Aerial view of the temples of Bagan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, taken on January 18, 2020. (AFP)

Heritage held hostage: Conflict and cronyism threaten World Heritage Sites

Myanmar conservationists urge UNESCO to take a stand to protect the Pyu Ancient Cities from conflict and looting, and Bagan’s temples and pagodas from unchecked development.

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