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Blast in Damascus café kills at least six, wounds 22; no group claims responsibility
An explosive device detonated Thursday in a Damascus café near the main courthouse complex. Syria’s Health Ministry reported nine deaths and 22 injuries. Security forces cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.
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An explosive device detonated Thursday in a café in Damascus’ Al-Hijaz area, killing at least nine people and wounding 22 others, Syria’s Health Ministry said. The blast occurred near the main courthouse complex. Security forces rushed to the site, cordoned off the area and began an investigation while emergency crews and civil defence teams treated victims.
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Damascus Governor Maher Idlibi said the device appeared primitive. He added that the perpetrators would be held to account and that the Interior Ministry is expected to release initial findings soon. No group has claimed responsibility.
Ambulances treated some victims on site before transporting others to hospitals. A video circulating on social media showed several wounded people on the ground with police officers nearby. Syria’s new rulers have cracked down on militants from the extremist Islamic State group since taking power in December 2024.
