The Destruction of Relics and Monuments in Afghanistan

A/RES/55/243View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 46 The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security, published in 2001.

What subjects does this mandate have?

7 subjects

Afghanistan Afghanistan Situation Cultural Heritage Cultural Property Protection Destruction of Property Historic Sites and Monuments Religious Places

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4 operative paragraphs

Strongly calls upon the Taliban to abide by their previous commitments to protect the cultural heritage of Afghanistan from all acts of vandalism, damage and theft;

Strongly urges the Taliban to review their edict of 26 February 2001 and to stop its implementation;

Also strongly urges the Taliban to take immediate action to prevent the further destruction of the irreplaceable relics, monuments or artefacts of the cultural heritage of Afghanistan;

Calls upon Member States to help, through appropriate technical measures, to safeguard the sculptures, including, if necessary, their temporary relocation or removal from public view.

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