Security Council Considers Destruction, Trafficking of Cultural Heritage by Terrorist Groups

The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2347 (2017), condemning the unlawful destruction of cultural heritage in the context of armed conflicts, notably by terrorist groups. The resolution also requests Member States to take appropriate steps to prevent and counter the illicit trade and trafficking in cultural property originating from a context of armed conflict, notably from terrorist groups.
Irina Bokova, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), during the Security Council meeting.