MALI: UN, EUROPEAN UNION TEAM UP TO RESTORE TIMBUKTU'S CULTURAL HERITAGE

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Web version   New York May 16 2014 4:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  UNESCO and the European Union have undertaken to reconstruct the cultural heritage of Timbuktu. Photo: UNESCO/F. Bandarin MALI: UN, EUROPEAN UNION TEAM UP TO RESTORE TIMBUKTU’S CULTURAL HERITAGE The United Nations and the European Union have forged an agreement today to fund the restoration of cultural heritage in Timbuktu that was destroyed by extremists after fighting broke out in 2012 between Malian Government forces and Tuareg rebels. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media