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Protection of Cultural Heritage in Syria and Iraq

Summary

This motion addresses the systematic destruction of cultural sites in Syria and Iraq by ISIS/Da'esh. It calls for stronger EU action to prevent the illicit trade of artifacts, which is used to fund terrorism.
10 30.04.2015
Other
criminal law
human rights
public safety
cultural policy
international relations

Key points

  • The motion strongly condemns the intentional destruction of cultural and religious sites by ISIS/Da'esh in Syria and Iraq.
  • The destruction is identified as a form of 'cultural cleansing' aimed at destroying cultural diversity.
  • The looting of cultural goods is being used as a primary method to finance terrorist activities.
  • There is a call for stricter security measures at EU external borders to prevent the smuggling of artifacts.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da’esh MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated in Syria and Iraq MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da’esh MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da’esh MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da’esh MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da’esh MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da’esh MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da’esh Destruction of cultural sites perpetrated by ISIS/Da'esh
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