DesRoches said the collapse of schools was surprising, because they typically are built to tougher standards.

DesRoches说校舍的倒塌令人吃惊，因为它们一般使用了更严格的建设标准。

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Through the call for global solidarity that he launched on 8 March 1960 from the UNESCO podium, he started with Christiane Desroches Noblecourt what would become the first and one of the largest international campaigns to safeguard cultural heritage.

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"It's a sad day for UNESCO, and a painful symbol to see the initiator of the Nubia Campaign pass away on the same year as the 40th anniversary of World Heritage, only a few months after the death of Christiane Desroches Noblecourt, " said the Director-General.

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