05/07/2012 (Agence Europe) - Destruction of historic heritage. Catherine Ashton is “deeply concerned about the wanton and ruthless destruction of mausoleums and holy shrines in Timbuktu”, Mali. According to a statement by High Representative Ashton on Wednesday 4 July, this is a “deliberate attempt to destroy a valued and ancient part of the religious and cultural heritage”. These sacred places of prayer, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, “must be protected now and for...