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Sunday, 11 June, 2000, 15:05 GMT 16:05 UK

In pictures: Mourning Assad

Syrians poured out on to the streets of Damascus to express their sorrow at the death of President Assad. Stunned by the passing of their long-serving leader, people crowded around parliament and the presidential palace.

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Assad's life in pictures (10 Jun 00 | Middle East)


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