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Death and destruction

by Sam Tarling
The Abra neighborhood of Saida has been the scene of fierce fighting since Sunday, with supporters of radical Sheik Ahmed al-Assir clashing with members of the Lebanese army and reportedly armed groups allied with Hezbollah. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
The clashes have left much of the Abra area badly damaged. A resident surveys a barricade erected by Assir's forces, which was shelled by the army. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
A bullet-scarred building on the southern edge of Abra. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
An Abra resident takes a cellphone photo of a hole caused by gunfire after soldiers targeted Assir's forces nearby. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
This large round was found inside the house, seen here next to a .50 caliber casing for comparison. The presence of the casing suggests the house was used as a firing position. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
Ghada Kassab (second left) and her family survey the damage to their house. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
Many of her personal belongings have been destroyed. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
Abra residents survey a building that was set on fire during the fighting. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
This family were discussing whether to flee the city or stay and hope violence abates. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
An Abra resident looks out at her balcony, which was damaged by gunfire during the clashes. [Photo: Sam Tarling/Executive]
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Sam Tarling

Sam Tarling was Executive's photographer from 2010 until January 2014. During that period he covered conflicts across the Middle East.
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