Yassin Al-Haj Saleh - in pictures

Yassin Al-Haj Saleh spent 16 years as a prisoner of conscience under the Assad regime in Syria. All photos: Matt Kynaston / The National
Yassin Al-Haj Saleh spent 16 years as a prisoner of conscience under the Assad regime in Syria. All photos: Matt Kynaston / The National
Mr Al-Haj Saleh believes that Islamist group Jaish Al Islam kidnapped and murdered his wife and colleagues
Mr Al-Haj Saleh believes that Islamist group Jaish Al Islam kidnapped and murdered his wife and colleagues
Mr Al-Haj Saleh, 64, is widely regarded as one of Syria's most important thinkers
Mr Al-Haj Saleh, 64, is widely regarded as one of Syria's most important thinkers
Mr Al-Haj Saleh at an exhibition on Syria at the German Institute in Beirut
Mr Al-Haj Saleh at an exhibition on Syria at the German Institute in Beirut

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