Geneva: The University of Cambridge hosted the annual forum of the Sudanese Archaeological Research Society on Saturday. The symposium featured a number of research papers presented by researchers and specialists, covering a variety of topics, including archaeological discoveries in Sudan and specialized studies on various stages of ancient Sudanese civilizations.
According to Sudan News Agency, some of the scientific papers also discussed the effects of the ongoing war in Sudan on archaeological sites and museums, as well as international efforts to protect and preserve them. In his speech during the symposium, Ambassador Babiker El-Siddig Mohamed El-Amin, Head of the Sudanese Mission in London, emphasized that the war launched by the terrorist Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia on April 15, 2023, not only targeted the state and people, but also extended to Sudanese civilization and history, as evidenced by the attacks on museums, archaeological sites, and libraries.
The Ambassador called on governments, universities, researchers, and relevant institutions to intensify efforts, particularly in the areas of repatriating antiquities, rehabilitating museums and archaeological sites, and supporting and training Sudanese researchers. He also expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Sudanese Archaeological Research Association, the British Museum, and British universities, which have cooperated for many years with relevant authorities in Sudan, including the National Corporation for Antiquities and Museums (NCAM) and Sudanese universities.
This cooperation has resulted in numerous archaeological discoveries and successful projects. The Ambassador emphasized the importance of continuing this cooperation in the future.