[CPProt.net] Italy behave!

[Museum Security Network / Cultural Property Protection Net (Ton Cremers)]

It is VERY disappointing to read, once again, that due to logistical
problems the return of the Axum Obelisk has been delayed. This return was
promised in 1947, NINETEENFORTYSEVEN! A few years ago the very unbelievable
excuse was that no plane was available to return the obelisk. Mussolini did
not have any logistical problems to get this obelisk out of Ethiopia and
move it to Italy! This really is a shame for Italy. This country is
complaining on a very regular basis about the thefts of cultural property
from Italian soil. The Axum Obelisk must go back as quickly as possible.
Italy is becoming an international cultural outcast in this way. Not
returning the obelisk as soon as possible is indecent and an insult for the
Ethiopian people.

Ton Cremers


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