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Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed.

These people are fighting against it.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:18:18 UTC.

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