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A rare Ethiopian manuscript known as the Gondar Gospel, which belonged to the library of Emperor Tewodros, has become the center of a restitution controversy after it emerged the document was stolen by British forces following a 19th-century battle. The manuscript's current location abroad has reignited longstanding demands from Ethiopia for the return of cultural artifacts taken during colonial-era conflicts. The case adds to a broader wave of restitution disputes across Africa, as nations seek the return of historical and religious items removed by colonial powers. Advocates argue the manuscript holds deep religious and historical significance for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian heritage.