how UNESCO expresses *outrage* at (terrorists) destruction of Syrian heritage: “I am deeply shocked by the escalation of violence in Aleppo, its tragic human toll and the destruction of its invaluable cultural heritage”, said Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO. “I reiterate my call to all parties involved in the conflict to immediately stop the destruction of the country’s cultural heritage, and in particular Aleppo. Heritage should not be taken hostage in the conflict and I condemn any military use of cultural sites, as targets or as shelters”, she added. **where is her call for the west to stop funding and training the terrorists responsible for destruction of Syrian heritage? **need to find out what, if any, shocked comments she expressed when terrorists blew up the Carlton hotel, or more recently the the 900 year old Al-Sultaniyyeh Mosque.... **links/comments welcomed! unesco.org/new/en/syria-crisis-response/regional-response/single-view/news/syria_the_director_general_condemns_new_destruction_at_the_world_heritage_site_of_the_old_city_of_aleppo/#.VJru2v-GUBg
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