Event Brief
Ethiopia seeks return of looted Gondar Gospel from sale
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 12:39 PM ET
Summary: An ancient Gondarine Gospel, originally held by Emperor Tewodros II and seized by British forces decades ago, has resurfaced in a private sales catalogue for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Ethiopian authorities have urged it be removed and returned on “moral and ethical” grounds, prompting calls for broader restitution of looted Ethiopian artefacts.
WHO: Abebaw Ayalew, head of the Ethiopian Heritage Authority (EHA); Ethiopian authorities; Inlibris
WHAT: Ethiopian authorities request removal and return of the Gondar Gospel after it was listed for sale at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 11:52 AM ET
WHERE: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
WHY: Ethiopian authorities reacted to the Gospel being listed for sale as a looted relic, urging removal and return on “moral and ethical” grounds.
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