Syria begins first public trial over deadly sectarian violence - in pictures

Syrian judges and prosecutors during the first trial of those allegedly involved in the deadly sectarian violence that occurred in March at the Palace of Justice in Aleppo. EPA
Syrian judges and prosecutors during the first trial of those allegedly involved in the deadly sectarian violence that occurred in March at the Palace of Justice in Aleppo. EPA
Syrian police officers guard the defendants. EPA
Syrian police officers guard the defendants. EPA
Relatives of the defendants in the courtroom. EPA
Relatives of the defendants in the courtroom. EPA
The father of one of the defendants. EPA
The father of one of the defendants. EPA
A man speaks with the accused. AFP
A man speaks with the accused. AFP
People stand outside the Palace of Justice. AFP
People stand outside the Palace of Justice. AFP