UN look to rebuild Palmyra following recapture

The Great Colonnade of Palmyra

The Great Colonnade of Palmyra Source: AAP

The Syrian government has promised to rebuild the ancient city of Palmyra (pal-MEER-uh) after recapturing it from the self-proclaimed Islamic State, or I-S, over the weekend. I-S fighters overran the city last May but have now pulled out after a deadly three-week battle with Russian-backed government forces.



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