Is the destruction of cultural property a war crime?

Brian Daniels (2016). Is the destruction of cultural property a war crime?. Apollo. 28 November.

Title Is the destruction of cultural property a war crime?
Publication Date 28th Nov 2016
Author
Source Apollo
Country Mali
Region Africa
Art type Architecture, Antiquities
Subject Destruction
Comments There is a hesitancy amongst experts to celebrate the ICC conviction of Al Mahdi for cultural heritage war crimes. Some argue it overvalues archaeological objects over that of human life while others see it as criminalizing an action that has otherwise gone unpunished.
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