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Syria Says It Arrested Suspects Behind the Damascus Bombings During Macron's Visit
Authorities said the suspects were arrested after raids in the capital, and the blasts killed 1 person and wounded 36, the Health Ministry said.
- On Thursday, Syrian authorities announced that security forces dismantled the entire cell responsible for two bomb blasts that struck Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit on Tuesday.
- Two explosions near the Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday killed one person and wounded 36 others, occurring just after Macron departed to meet Syrian President Ahmad.
- Interior Minister Anas Khattab announced the capture, stating, "Once the investigations are completed, we will reveal to the public the identities of the cell's members, their roles, and all of their affiliations."
- French President Macron urged resilience following the attack, stating, "we must not let ourselves be destabilised," and reiterated Paris's support for Syria during his landmark visit.
- Authorities are investigating this incident alongside a separate bombing last week near Damascus's judicial complex that killed at least 10 people and wounded more than 20.
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Syria arrests ISIS-linked suspects over Damascus bombings during Macron visit
Syrian 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.
·France
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Syria Says ISIS Was Behind Damascus Bombings During Macron's Visit
A Syrian security official said Thursday that the cell responsible for two bomb blasts during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus this week was affiliated with the Islamic State group.
·New Delhi, India
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35% Center
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C 35%
R 34%
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