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Syrian artists turn to black humour to mark Christmas

Syrian artists have turned to black humour to depict the brutal war devastating their country as they marked on Wednesday the third Christmas since the deadly conflict erupted.

26.12.2013

(AFP) Syrian artists have turned to black humour to depict the brutal war devastating their country as they marked on Wednesday the third Christmas since the deadly conflict erupted.

Their works posted on the internet reflect the tragedy that has struck Syria where violence has reportedly killed more than 126,000 people and forced millions to flee.