HAGUE CONVENTION ON THE PROTECTION OF CULTURAL PROPERTY – ARMED CONFLICT
November 1st, 2005
BY MARK ROWEIN times of conflict, cultural property, such as archaeological sites, works of art, museums and monuments, can also suffer grievously at the hands of opposing military and guerrilla forces. In recognition of this, such objects are accorded protection by the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.However, this convention has yet to be ratified by all UN member countries - indeed 91 have signed its first protocol, and only 32 have acceded to the second, (for details, see below). To encourage others so, ...
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