May 14, 2008
Denmark denies looting artefacts from Bahrain
Danish officials have issued denials that expeditions from their country during the 1970s were involved in the illegal looting of artefacts from Bahrain.
From:
Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)
Denmark denies theft charges
14th May 2008
By GEOFFREY BEWDANISH officials yesterday hit back at allegations that their country stole some of Bahrain’s ancient national treasures.
Shura Council members Huda Nonoo and Faisal Fulad demanded artefacts discovered by Danish teams during expeditions in the 1970s be returned immediately during its weekly meeting on Monday.
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