Recapture a blessing but much of Palmyra is lost: expert

Historian of the ancient world Maurice Sartre explains what Syria's capture of Palmyra from the Islamic State group will mean for the UNESCO World Heritage site. Q: What is your initial response to the news that the Syrian army has recaptured Palmyra? A: One can only rejoice at the ousting of IS, which is founded on extreme violence and organised the systematic destruction of ancient artefacts.