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[Video] Extremists, criminal groups using Facebook to sell ancient Middle East artifacts 16 June 2019

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16 Jun 2019

[Video] Extremists, criminal groups using Facebook to sell ancient Middle East artifacts 16 June 2019

Ancient relics, antiquities and treasures from the Middle East are being looted and trafficked on Facebook, according to a new report by the ATHAR Project. It found extremist groups and criminal organizations are selling pieces of history like mosaics, statues and historical architecture online. The project’s co-directors, Amr Al-Azm and Katie Paul, joined CBSN to explain how they infiltrated the illicit black market and Facebook’s role in the trafficking.