8 February 2011
UNESCO to Assess Damage to Hindu Temple Caused by Thai-Cambodian Clashes
Recent armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have caused damage to the Preah Vihear Temple, a World Heritage site. UNESCO, the United Nations cultural agency, plans to send a mission to assess the extent of the damage. It has stated that World Heritage sites are the heritage of all humanity and the international community has a special responsibility to safeguard them.
Source: www.un.org