Rare Ethiopian manuscript stolen by British forces triggers restitution row

The Gondarine Gospel, a sacred book looted from Emperor Tewodros II, has resurfaced in a private sales catalogue, prompting an intense ownership dispute. Ethiopian authorities have requested its removal and return on moral and ethical grounds, reigniting global debates over the restitution of looted artifacts in Africa. Inlibris, the rare book dealer, rejected this request, arguing that there are no legal grounds for restitution.