[CPProt.net] Azerbaijan urges to stop destruction of monuments in occupied lands

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Azerbaijan urges to stop destruction of monuments in occupied lands 

AssA-Irada 06/04/2005 13:46 

The Organization for Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments in the Occupied Areas of Azerbaijan has appealed to the UN, OSCE and other international organizations. 

The appeal demands that Armenia put an end to destruction of Azerbaijani cultural, architectural and archeological monuments, as well as looting of national riches in the occupied areas of Azerbaijan. 


“The provisions of the 1954 Hague Convention that envision inviolability of cultural heritage owned by peoples and nationalities are blatantly violated by Armenians.” 

The appeal further urges the Armenian side to provide explanations on the fate of 96,607 exhibits looted from 20 museums, 376 portraits and paintings stolen from 4 picture galleries during the occupation of Azerbaijani lands. 

The appeal also demands that Armenia put an end to its policy of settlement in Azerbaijan’s territory, construction of churches in the occupied regions and allow international monitoring of cultural riches.

 http://www.bakutoday.net/