Activists are seen holding a banner during the protest. Hundreds of activists demonstrates inside The British Museum who was sponsoring the current exhibition “I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria” which is featuring many ancient artefacts from what is now Iraq. By promoting BP, The British Museum is helping a major fossil fuel company and corporate criminal to cleanse its image, make new oil deals and hide its true activities. As the climate crisis unfolds and communities affected by fossil fuel extraction demand justice, it is no longer acceptable for museums and galleries t


Activists are seen holding a banner during the protest. Hundreds of activists demonstrates inside The British Museum who was sponsoring the current exhibition “I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, king of Assyria” which is featuring many ancient artefacts from what is now Iraq. By promoting BP, The British Museum is helping a major fossil fuel company and corporate criminal to cleanse its image, make new oil deals and hide its true activities. As the climate crisis unfolds and communities affected by fossil fuel extraction demand justice, it is no longer acceptable for museums and galleries to promote this toxic industry.


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