Iraq/Syria: UN Condemns 'Destruction' of Ancient Iraq City of Hatra

Mar 7, 2015 | I24News
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The United Nations cultural body on Saturday condemned what it said was the destruction of the ancient city of Hatra in Iraq by the Islamic State jihadist group.

"The destruction of Hatra marks a turning point in the appalling strategy of cultural cleansing under way in Iraq," UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova said.

"Official sources today reported the destruction of the World Heritage property of Hatra," the organisation said in a statement.