Mosul:Baghdad Joint efforts are underway between Iraqi authorities and the United Nations to clear heritage sites in Mosul and Sinjar of war remnants and support the reconstruction of damaged historical landmarks, Nineveh’s Director of Antiquities and Heritage, Rwaid Mohammed, announced.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, discussions with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix focused on securing work sites at the historic Al-Nuri Mosque and its iconic Al-Hadba Minaret, as well as accelerating mine and explosive clearance operations in Sinjar ahead of reconstruction efforts in the affected areas.

The UN delegation reaffirmed its continued support for projects aimed at rehabilitating heritage landmarks across Nineveh, including Bash Tapia Castle and Qara Saray. The discussions also covered the preparation of a comprehensive programme for the reconstruction of Sinjar, aimed at restoring its damaged infrastructure and historical sites.