Peaceful scene in a war-torn nation

A Syrian shepherd cares for his flock near the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Serjilla, in the northwestern province of Idlib, on Tuesday. The conflict in Syria has killed at least 70,000 people, and forced more than one million Syrians to seek refuge abroad.

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Previously on PhotoBlog:

• Syrians seek refuge in ancient Roman tombs
• A Kurdish flag in the streets of Syrian city, as a nation struggles
• Dozens killed after huge car bomb hits Syria's capital