Egypt | memorandum of understanding (MoU)

Antiquities Trafficking: A US-Egyptian Agreement in the Works?

ByRick St. Hilaire October 23, 2011May 2, 2023

Egypt is to sign an agreement with the United States to combat antiquities trafficking, according to a report in Ahram Online today. See the story at http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/24873/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/New-strategy-to-prevent-illegal-trade-in-Egyptian-.aspx.

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auctions | Egypt

Controversial Egyptian Statue Fails to Sell at Sotheby’s Auction

ByRick St. Hilaire December 12, 2014April 26, 2023

An Egyptian statute failed to sell at Sotheby’s Egyptian, Classical, and Western Asiatic Antiquities auction held today in New York. Valued at over $400,000, bidding for “Lot 6” collapsed at…

Egypt | looted antiquities | prosecutions | US v. Khouli et al.

Status Conference Held in Case of US v. Khouli, Alshdaifat, Lewis

ByRick St. Hilaire November 23, 2011May 2, 2023

Egyptian coffin seized by ICEin the case of US v. Khouli et al.Photo: ICE The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York held a status conference in the criminal…

Egypt | Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) | National Stolen Property Act (NSPA) | seizure laws

Reclaiming Trafficked Egyptian Cultural Objects: US Seizure Laws and How to Make a Report to Customs and Border Protection

ByRick St. Hilaire February 5, 2011May 2, 2023

The Egyptian people have displayed admirable concern for cultural heritage by protecting museums and archaeological sites while courageously expressing their hope for self-determination. It is a credit to the people…

Egypt | forfeiture actions | St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) | U.S. v. Ka Nefer Nefer

District Court Dismisses Government’s Case to Forfeit SLAM Mummy Mask

ByRick St. Hilaire April 2, 2012May 2, 2023

The U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, today published an order dismissing the government’s’ forfeiture complaint against the Ka Nefer Nefer mummy mask. The Egyptian artifact is located at…

Bulgaria | Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) | memorandum of understanding (MoU)

Cultural Heritage Looting in Bulgaria

ByRick St. Hilaire October 25, 2011May 2, 2023

The Bulgarian governments’ request to secure cultural heritage import protections under the Cultural Property Implementation Act spotlights the ancient history present in that country as well as modern day artifact…

Egypt | forfeiture actions | St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) | U.S. v. Ka Nefer Nefer

Ka Nefer Nefer Settlement Terms to be Discussed

ByRick St. Hilaire February 13, 2013April 27, 2023

The United States Attorney’s Office has informed the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals that a settlement may be possible between the federal government, Egypt, and the St. Louis Art Museum…

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