The United Nations says the Syrian government stopped civilians
fleeing Palmyra as Islamic State fighters advanced on the city.
The UN is also expressing concern that the militants will now destroy
the ancient 2000-year-old ruins there.
Nick Harper at the United Nations in New York says the UN's evacuation
claims are being contradicted by the Syria government.
IN: "These are..."
OUT: "...the city."
DUR: 33 seconds
CLIP 1: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0521palmyra-nh1.mp3
Nick Harper at the United Nations in New York says worry about the
ruins has angered civilians who live in the area.
IN: "Now the big..."
OUT: "....the city."
DUR: 45 seconds
POT: 23 seconds
CLIP 2: http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0521palmyra-nh2.mp3
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