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Unesco Chief Urges Protection of Palmyra

Irina Bokova, the director general of Unesco, on Thursday called for a cease-fire in and around Palmyra, the central Syrian city that fell to ISIS on Wednesday and contains important ancient ruins.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNESCO DIRECTOR-GENERAL, IRINA BOKOVA, SAYING: “I appeal to all parties involved in the conflict for an immediate ceasefire in and around Palmyra. It is an extremely important World Heritage site which belongs to the whole of humanity and we have the responsibility to protect and preserve it. I can’t imagine that the world will never see Palmyra anymore.” (SOUNDBITE) (English) UNESCO DIRECTOR-GENERAL, IRINA BOKOVA, SAYING: “We may have different beliefs, we may have different views, but we have to protect the such incredible vestiges of human history.... I would appeal strongly to all sides once again to review strategies, to review their military actions, and to protect and preserve Palmyra.”

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Unesco Chief Urges Protection of Palmyra

Reuters May 21, 2015

Irina Bokova, the director general of Unesco, on Thursday called for a cease-fire in and around Palmyra, the central Syrian city that fell to ISIS on Wednesday and contains important ancient ruins.

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