A depiction of Hafaz Al-Assad outside an Christian Orthodox Church in Qamishli. The Syrian Regime's narrative of protecting religious minorities remains strong in some areas of the country.

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Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: Qamishli, Syria
Photo credit: © Steve Taylor / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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