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July 24, 2008

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The U. S. Imposes Import Restrictions to Protect the Cultural Heritage of Iraq May, 2008
The Department of State is pleased to announce that pursuant to statutory and Presidential delegated authorities, an import restriction has been imposed by the Department of Homeland Security on cultural heritage material from the Republic of Iraq. The restriction becomes effective today, April 30, 2008, upon publication in the Federal Register of the Designated List of restricted categories of material. The U.S. has contributed $2 Million to Protect and Restore Iraqi Antiquities, and worked with UNESCO and other international experts to help save Iraq's museums and cultural property. United States Imposes Import Restrictions to Protect the Cultural Heritage of Iraq (April 2008) In English (link to text directly below) In Arabic (Link to attachment directly below)
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