The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has expressed deep concern over reports of armed groups looting several museums and heritage institutions in war-torn Sudan.
According to UNESCO, the National Museum, Khalifa House Museum, and Nyala Museum have been particularly vulnerable to looting.
These institutions house valuable artifacts from ancient Egyptian Pharaonic dynasties and Nubian culture.
The agency has called upon the public and art market to refrain from acquiring or trading cultural property from Sudan.
To combat the illegal trade, UNESCO plans to train law enforcement and the judiciary in neighboring countries by the end of the year.
The conflict between the Burhan-controlled SAF and the Rapid Support Forces has had a devastating impact on the country’s cultural heritage.
UNESCO has been working to protect endangered collections and establish safe havens for them.