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Looting a Growing Problem in Post-Mubarak Egypt

May 16, 2012

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With its first post-Mubarak presidential election just days away, Egypt’s political turmoil has been the focus of global headlines for well over a year. Since the popular uprising in January 2011, instability and a lack of security have plagued the country’s heritage sites, not only in terms of tourism, but looting as well.

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Egypt’s Tourism Sector Tumbles Amid Violence

February 03, 2012

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For the millions of Egyptians whose incomes depend on tourist money, a bleak economic outlook grew even bleaker this week after a soccer riot in Port Said left as many as 74 dead.  Considered the worst outbreak of violence since Hosni Mubarak was overthrown a year ago, the clashes were followed a day later by protests that resulted in injuries to nearly 400 people.

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Former GHF Board Chair Examines Potential for Heritage, Development and Democracy in Libya

November 14, 2011

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“In the wake of Muammar el-Gaddafi’s fall, Libya’s major cities are flooded with arms and the detritus of war, tribal divisions are on display, and the new Interim Transitional National Council is uncertain in authority, direction and voice. 

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Looting and Vandalism Threaten Egyptian Antiquities

February 04, 2011

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Amidst the intense political turmoil in Egypt, where demonstrations against President Hosni Mubarak have brought a state of chaos to the nation, archaeologists across the world remain extremely concerned for the well-being of Egypt’s countless ancient treasures.

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