Amid Syria's Meltdown, Daily Life Goes On [PHOTOS]

Syria has been in a state of turmoil and worsening violence for more than a year as a popular uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's regime has been met with brutal repression. The U.N. estimates that nearly 9,000 Syrians have died in the conflict and is in the process of monitoring a cease-fire to maintain peace.

During the cease-fire, Reuters photographer Khaled Al Hariri was able to capture pictures of the Syrian people going about their daily lives in the capital of Damasacus.

Take a look at the photos below.