Omar Souleyman - in pictures

  • Turkish police detained celebrated Syrian singer Omar Souleyman on November 17, and questioned him about reported ties to Kurdish militants. AFP
    Turkish police detained celebrated Syrian singer Omar Souleyman on November 17, and questioned him about reported ties to Kurdish militants. AFP
  • An album cover image of Omar Souleyman's 'Wenu Wenu'. Photo: Ribbon Music
    An album cover image of Omar Souleyman's 'Wenu Wenu'. Photo: Ribbon Music
  • A handout photo of Omar Souleyman. Photo: Hisham Bharoocha
    A handout photo of Omar Souleyman. Photo: Hisham Bharoocha
  • Omar Souleyman performs in the UK on May 15.
    Omar Souleyman performs in the UK on May 15.
  • Omar Souleyman at the Way Out West Festival in Gothenburg, Sweden, in August 2013. Photo: IBL/REX Shutterstock (2785345ae)
    Omar Souleyman at the Way Out West Festival in Gothenburg, Sweden, in August 2013. Photo: IBL/REX Shutterstock (2785345ae)

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