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Daesh destroys Iraq's oldest Christian monastery

Friday, 22 January 2016 2:22 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 22 January 2016 2:22 AM ]

Archaeologists have condemned have condemned Daesh terrorists’ destruction of Iraq's oldest Christian monastery.

Altaf Ahmad
Press TV, Baghdad

Archaeologists and various religious groups have condemned Daesh terrorists’ destruction of Iraq's oldest Christian monastery in the city of Mosul. Iraqi officials are now calling for more international action to fight against what was described by UNESCO as cultural cleansing. They are also calling for UN resolutions against states or persons involved in illicit trafficking of historical artifacts. Our correspondent in Iraq Altaf Ahmad brings us the story.

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