Mali: Ban Voices Concern By Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Mali

1 July 2012

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his concern over the worsening security and humanitarian situation in northern Mali, and by reports that mausoleums in the ancient city of Timbuktu have been destroyed.

"The Secretary-General calls on all parties to exercise their responsibility to preserve the cultural heritage of Mali," said Mr. Ban's spokesperson in a statement. "Such attacks against cultural heritage sites are totally unjustified."

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