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01/04/2026
5th extraordinary meeting of the Committee : Enhanced Protection for Cultural Heritage in Lebanon
5th extraordinary meeting of the Committee : Enhanced Protection for Cultural Heritage in Lebanon H.E....
Armed ConflictBlue Shield
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Byblos in Paris
Culture
29/03/2026
Byblos in Paris
“Byblos in Paris”: Macron Highlights Lebanese Heritage and Calls for Its Protection March...
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26/03/2026
ICOMOS Statement on the Protection of Cultural Heritage Amid Escalating Conflict
ICOMOS Statement on the Protection of Cultural Heritage Amid Escalating Conflict March...
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Enhanced Protection Tyre
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25/03/2026
Enhanced Protection Blue Shield Emblems Placed on Heritage Sites in Tyre
Enhanced Protection Blue Shield Emblems Placed on Heritage Sites in Tyre March...
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Blue graphic with the UNESCO logo and the words “UNESCO Statement” centered on a plain background.
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09/03/2026
UNESCO Calls for Protection of Culture, Education, Media and the Environment Amid Escalating Tensions
UNESCO Calls for Protection of Culture, Education, Media and the Environment Amid Escalating Tensions   Source:...
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Portraits of Dr. Ghassan Salamé, Minister of Culture of Lebanon, and Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of UNESCO.
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09/03/2026
Lebanon Calls on UNESCO to Protect Cultural Heritage During Armed Conflict
  Source/Credit: National News Agency Lebanon (NNA) Summary:The Lebanese Minister of Culture, Ghassan...
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Explosion and large plume of smoke visible near the Al-Bass Archaeological Site in Tyre, Lebanon, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
News
05/03/2026
Damage Reported at Al-Bass Archaeological Site in Tyre
Source/Credit: National News Agency Lebanon (NNA) Summary:Lebanese Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh...
Armed ConflictCultural Property Protection
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