S/RES/2347 (2017)

Condemns the unlawful destruction of cultural heritage, including the destruction of religious sites and artefacts, and the looting and smuggling of cultural property from archaeological sites, museums, libraries, archives, and other sites, notably by terrorist groups. Encourages Member States to propose listings of ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities involved in the illicit trade in cultural property to be considered by the 1267/1989/2253 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee. Urges Member States to develop broad law enforcement and judicial cooperation in preventing and countering trafficking in cultural property and calls upon Member States to consider adopting a number of measures specified in the resolution. Requests the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team to continue within its existing mandate, to provide the Committee with relevant information regarding the illicit trade of cultural property. Requests the Secretary-General, with the support of UNODC, UNESCO and the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, as well as other relevant UN bodies, to submit a report to the Security Council on the implementation of the resolution before the end of 2017.

Resolution number: 
S/RES/2347 (2017)
Resolution Date: 
24 March 2017