"Istanbul issues S.O.S. to avoid UNESCO rebuke
Following a series municipal developments that have endangered Istanbul’s cultural heritage, UNESCO has threatened to de-list the city if it does not rapidly implement a number of amendments to reverse its current policies. While some academics say Istanbul is no longer able to look after itself, others argue the world body has abandoned the metropolis"
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