Syrian orphans take part in a race - in pictures

  • Syrian orphaned children, who lost their parents as a result of war, take part in a road race in the rebel-held northwestern city of Idlib. All photos: AFP
    Syrian orphaned children, who lost their parents as a result of war, take part in a road race in the rebel-held northwestern city of Idlib. All photos: AFP
  • Supporters cheer on participants from the sidelines.
    Supporters cheer on participants from the sidelines.
  • The children raced through the city centre.
    The children raced through the city centre.
  • And they're off: the race to the finish line begins.
    And they're off: the race to the finish line begins.
  • Happy but exhausted children pose after the race.
    Happy but exhausted children pose after the race.
  • The winner raises his trophy.
    The winner raises his trophy.