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Charred remains of a building in Sahnaya

The main check point of Sahnaya, Damascus. All photos: Hasan Belal for The National

A building in Sahnaya following the clashes between Druze armed forces and extremist factions

A girl and her mother collect bread

Syrian General Security forces in Sahnaya

A public security checkpoint regulates traffic in Sahnaya

Sahnaya residents return to normal daily following the clashes

Charred remains of a building in Sahnaya

The main check point of Sahnaya, Damascus. All photos: Hasan Belal for The National

A building in Sahnaya following the clashes between Druze armed forces and extremist factions

A girl and her mother collect bread

Syrian General Security forces in Sahnaya

A public security checkpoint regulates traffic in Sahnaya

Sahnaya residents return to normal daily following the clashes

Charred remains of a building in Sahnaya

Checkpoints around Druze communities - in pictures

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