Behind the image that shocked the world

A harrowing picture of three Syrian sisters and their uncle in the rubble after a government air strike has been widely circulated on social media.

Five-year-old Riham and her sister later died in hospital but baby Tuqa survived.

The image was taken by journalist Bashar al-Sheikh. He, and the girls’ uncle, recount what happened that day.

First published 01.08.19: https://www.keepthefaith.co.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=45899&action=edit