WorldPingRare Ethiopian manuscript stolen by British forces triggers restitution row
What happened
The Gondar Gospel belonged to the library of Emperor Tewodros but was seized in a battle decades ago.
Key facts
- Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:52:04 UTC.
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