The destruction of relics and monuments in Afghanistan : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2001
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SymbolA/RES/55/243
TitleThe destruction of relics and monuments in Afghanistan : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
AccessEnglish: A_RES_55_243-EN - PDF ; Español: A_RES_55_243-ES - PDF ; Français: A_RES_55_243-FR - PDF ; Other: A_RES_55_243-DE - PDF ; Русский: A_RES_55_243-RU - PDF ; العربية: A_RES_55_243-AR - PDF ; 中文: A_RES_55_243-ZH - PDF ;
Summary
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 Feb. 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.
Call number
A(01)/R3
Action note2001-03-09
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 94th plenary meeting
Meeting record
A/55/PV.94
Agenda information
A/55/251 46 The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. AFGHANISTAN SITUATION
Date[New York] : UN, 1 May 2001
Description
2 p.