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UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay Commenting on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, she called for the protection of the country's cultural heritage after the Taliban (a terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation) taking power in the republic.
“It is necessary to preserve Afghanistan's cultural heritage … in full compliance with international law … It is also necessary to take all necessary measures to protect the cultural heritage from damage and looting”; – states in the statement.
UNESCO has assured that it is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan, and has also emphasized the importance of ensuring a safe working environment for artists and cultural heritage professionals in the country.