UNESCO criticizes French isolation of Israeli academics

From: Jerusalem Post | Date: January 9, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

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Headline: UNESCO criticizes French isolation of Israeli academics Byline: AP Edition; Daily Section: News Page: 02

Thursday, January 9, 2003 -- PARIS - UNESCO, the UN agency for cultural preservation and education, on Wednesday added its voice to criticism of a move by an elite French university to isolate Israeli academics.

UNESCO director-general Koichiro Matsuura said the campaign by the University of Paris VI to discontinue research and educational exchanges with Israeli universities runs counter to the goal of advancing peace and understanding through education.

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