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Cartoonist Helping Syria's Kids

The Syrian illustrator creating images of hope for children traumatised by the conflict

Diala Brisly is a Syrian illustrator trying to make children smile when all they're used to is violence. She tells us how art is helping them - and her - cope with the consequences of war.

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Image: Syrian illustrator Diala Brisly

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50 minutes

Last on

Tue 3 May 2016 06:06GMT

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  • Mon 2 May 2016 11:06GMT
  • Mon 2 May 2016 19:06GMT
  • Tue 3 May 2016 01:06GMT
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