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Journeying through Syria’s shattered cities as war turns to peace

It was around seven o'clock in the evening when we arrived at a church in the city of Hama, Syria, to attend the wedding of a friend. As guests gradually filled the courtyard, music began to echo through the building.

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It was around seven o'clock in the evening when we arrived at a church in the city of Hama, Syria, to attend the wedding of a friend.

As guests gradually filled the courtyard, music began to echo through the building.

One by one, the bride, groom, and their relatives entered the church accompanied by songs, […]

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It was around seven o'clock in the evening when we arrived at a church in the city of Hama, Syria, to attend the wedding of a friend. As guests gradually filled the courtyard, music began to echo through the building. One by one, the bride, groom, and their relatives entered the church accompanied by songs, […]

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