Explosions hit Damascus on Tuesday while French President Emmanuel Macron is in Syria for meetings with President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Syria’s Interior Ministry says the blasts wound at least 18 people. One report states that the explosions occur while Macron is inside the presidential palace and that Macron remains safe. Macron’s office says the meeting with President al-Sharaa continues after the incident. The sources do not provide details on who is responsible, the type of explosives, or the locations of the blasts beyond occurring in Damascus during the visit.
Explosions in Damascus injure at least 18 during Macron visit
Explosions hit Damascus on Tuesday while French President Emmanuel Macron is in Syria for meetings with President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Syria’s Interior Ministry says the blasts wound at least 18 people. O...
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Key Points
- Explosions rock Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit.
- Syria’s Interior Ministry says at least 18 people are wounded.
- Macron is inside the presidential palace when the explosions happen, according to one report.
- Macron’s office says he is safe and the meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa continues.
- The sources do not identify the perpetrators or provide the blast locations beyond being in Damascus.
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Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria
Emmanuel Macron was inside the presidential palace when the explosions happened, and Macron’s office said he was safe and that the meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa continued.
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Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria
Explosions rocked Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday as France's president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit, wounding at least 18 people, Syria's Interior Ministry said.
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