Syrian authorities say they have arrested several suspects over a series of bombings in Damascus, including explosions that occurred while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting the city. Multiple outlets report that the Interior Ministry announced the arrests and said security forces dismantled an alleged cell responsible for the attacks. The reporting ties the arrests to blasts during Macron’s visit and describes a broader bombing campaign rather than a single incident. One account says the explosions include an attack involving a device detonating in or near a café close to Damascus’ main judicial complex, where at least 10 people were killed and more than 20 others were wounded. Another outlet says a government official attributed responsibility to Islamic State, though Islamic State has not been reported as claiming responsibility. The coverage also notes the political context of Macron’s trip, which was described as part of efforts to restore or improve relations between France and Syria. Sources consistently present the arrests as Syrian claims, with no independent verification of the cell’s identity or responsibility detailed in the provided reports.
Syria arrests suspects linked to Damascus bombings during Macron visit
Syrian authorities say they have arrested several suspects over a series of bombings in Damascus, including explosions that occurred while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting the city. Multi...
- Syrian authorities announce arrests of several suspects over Damascus bombings.
- Arrests are linked to attacks that occurred during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit.
- The alleged cell is described by Syrian officials as having carried out a series of explosions in Damascus.
- One reported incident includes an explosive device near a café by Damascus’ main judicial complex, killing at least 10 and injuring more than 20.
- A Syrian official attributes responsibility to Islamic State, which has not been reported to have claimed the attacks.
Syrian officials have arrested several suspects over a bombing campaign during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, which marked a restoring of relations.
1 hour agoSyrian officials have arrested several suspects over a bombing campaign during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, which marked a restoring of relations.
1 hour agoSyrian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested several suspects accused of carrying out a series of bombings in Damascus, including attacks during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit this week. The Interior Ministry said security forces dismantled the entire cell, while an official blamed Islamic State, which has not claimed responsibility.
1 hour agoLast week, an explosive device detonated in a cafe near Damascus’ main judicial complex, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 20
1 hour agoExplosions rocked the Syrian capital on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the city.
3 hours agoDamascus blast suspects held after explosions during Macrons Syria visit
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