Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova (2nd R) attends a news conference at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris, France, August 29, 2013. UNESCO on Thursday urged all parties involved in the conflict in Syria to safeguard the cultural heritage in the country and to take the necessary measures to prevent further destruction. (Xinhua/Chen Xiaowei)
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UNESCO calls to safeguard the cultural heritage in Syria
PARIS, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) - Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova on Thursday urged all parties involved in the conflict in Syria to safeguard the cultural heritage in the country and to take the necessary measures to prevent further destruction.
"UNESCO is determined to use its expertise and its networks to help the Syrian people preserve their exceptional cultural heritage," the Director-General said. "Protecting heritage is inseparable from protecting populations, because heritage enshrines a people's values and identities." Full story
Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova (2nd R) attends a news conference at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris, France, August 29, 2013. UNESCO on Thursday urged all parties involved in the conflict in Syria to safeguard the cultural heritage in the country and to take the necessary measures to prevent further destruction. (Xinhua/Chen Xiaowei)
Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova (2nd R) attends a news conference at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris, France, August 29, 2013. UNESCO on Thursday urged all parties involved in the conflict in Syria to safeguard the cultural heritage in the country and to take the necessary measures to prevent further destruction. (Xinhua/Chen Xiaowei)
