from The Art Newspaper
Looters hot on the heels of the bomb disposal experts
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and
Human Rights Act invoked to demolish listed building in the UK
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and
from The Christian Science Monitor
'Pit bull' dogs Iraq Museum looters
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and
from The Wall Street Journal
Saving Iraq's Treasures
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The continuing destruction and pillage of heritage materials happen not because of a lack of national and international laws to limit such damage. Instead, it points to a failure in enforcement, education and fostering a sense of community ownership.