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Damascus blasts cast chill over Macron's Syria visit

Two explosions in central Damascus wounded 18 people near Macron's hotel and convoy; authorities say devices were found and detonated by security forces, and no group has claimed responsibility, though analysts say Macron was likely the target. Macron and al-Sharaa's meetings continued as France signals plans to aid Syria's reconstruction, including banking and transport, with potential CMA CGM deals as part of broader post-conflict cooperation.

via Al Jazeera|

#damascus #explosions #macron

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Damascus blasts test Macron's Syria outreach

Explosions in Damascus wounded at least 18 as French President Emmanuel Macron met Syria's new leadership, with authorities saying devices were placed in a garbage bin and a parked car near the Four Seasons Hotel where Macron stayed; Macron's talks continued, the attack highlighting ongoing security challenges even as Damascus pursues Western engagement and reconstruction deals.

via France 24|

#damascus #emmanuel-macron #explosions

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Explosions Near Macron's Damascus Hotel During Syria Talks, Macron Unharmed

Two blasts hit near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron met Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa, injuring at least 18 people including four police officers. Macron was unharmed and was at the presidential palace when the explosions occurred. The attacks, described as involving primitive devices found by security teams, are under investigation, with reports from Syrian state media (SANA) and BFMTV noting the location was outside Macron’s security perimeter. The visit marks a rare Western leader’s trip to Syria since the Assad regime’s 2024 rise, with further context provided by ongoing regional security assessments.

via CNN|

#damascus #explosion #four-seasons-hotel

world8 days ago•2 min saved

Damascus cafe blast leaves six dead, 22 injured near Palace of Justice

A bomb exploded inside a crowded cafe in central Damascus, killing six and injuring 22, according to Syrian state media. The device was planted inside the cafe near the Palace of Justice; no group has claimed responsibility. It is the deadliest bombing in Damascus since a June 2025 church attack. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene, and authorities vowed to punish those responsible as Syria remains unstable after years of civil war.

via BBC|

#bombing #casualties #damascus

middle-east8 days ago•3 min saved

Damascus cafe blast tests Syria's security amid post-transition trials

A bomb exploded in a crowded Damascus cafe near the Palace of Justice, killing at least nine and wounding 22; the device was reportedly placed under a table by an unidentified attacker, and no group has claimed responsibility, though officials warn that remnants of the old regime and other bad actors could use such attacks to destabilize Syria as high-profile trials continue.

via Al Jazeera|

#bombing #damascus #middle-east

world9 days ago•1 min saved

Deadly blast rocks a busy Damascus cafe as investigators probe cause

A blast inside a busy Damascus cafe on Al-Nasser Street killed at least four people and injured about ten, with authorities launching an investigation and security forces sealing off the area as they probe the cause.

via Al Jazeera|

#cafe #casualties #damascus

world2 months ago•14 min saved

Damascus Opens First Public Trial of Assad-Era Security Official Atef Najib

Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era security officials began in Damascus at the Palace of Justice, with Atef Najib, the former head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa, appearing as a defendant in a case activists say marks a notable step toward accountability for abuses during the uprising.

via AP News|

#assad #damascus #human-rights

middle-east3 months ago•7 min saved

Iranian missile barrage triggers sirens, casualties across southern and central Israel

Iran launched a missile barrage targeting southern and central Israel, killing one man and injuring several others; Israel intercepted missiles over southern areas and Damascus, while police and rescue teams investigate shrapnel incidents and assess multiple impact sites as a fourth alert was issued.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#damascus #iran #israel

world5 months ago•6 min saved

US pivots as Kurdish-led force dissolves into Syria's new government

The United States has shifted away from backing the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces after a rapid string of clashes and a Damascus offensive that eroded SDF power. A U.S.-mediated ceasefire led to the SDF signing a deal to dissolve its separate command and integrate fighters into the Syrian army, leaving a limited presence only in Hassakeh. The move marks a major realignment of U.S. policy toward Syria’s postwar governance and reflects deep disagreements over decentralization and minority protections, with Washington choosing not to intervene as the SDF hoped for continued U.S. backing if conflict with Damascus resumed.

via AP News|

#damascus #kurdish-led-forces #sdf

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Syria's army seizes Tabqa and dams, upending Kurdish autonomy in the north

Syrian government forces pushed into Kurdish-held areas in the north, capturing Tabqa and its adjacent dam along with the Raqqa region’s Freedom dam, as a stalled plan to integrate Kurdish forces into the state collapsed. The Kurdish-led SDF withdrew east of the Euphrates but accused Damascus of violations and betrayal, despite international calls for de-escalation. US and allied efforts to curb the fighting continued, with clashes around oilfields and strategic posts as the government seeks to consolidate control north of Aleppo.

via The Guardian|

#damascus #kurds #sdf

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Syrian Forces Intensify Campaigns Against Resurgent ISIS Threats

Syrian authorities have arrested ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi near Damascus in a security operation, seizing weapons and a suicide belt, marking a significant blow to the group's presence in the region.

via Al Jazeera|

#damascus #isil #syria

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Thieves Steal Roman-Era Statues from Syria's National Museum

Thieves stole six marble statues from Syria's National Museum in Damascus, which houses significant artifacts from the Roman era and other ancient periods. The theft was discovered after a break-in, prompting an investigation and increased security measures. The museum, established in 1919, has a history of damage and looting due to the Syrian civil war, and the stolen items include rare archaeological pieces.

via BBC|

#ancient-artifacts #archaeology #damascus

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Thieves Steal Multiple Artifacts from Syria's National Museum

Thieves broke into Syria's National Museum in Damascus and stole six ancient Roman-era statues, prompting an investigation amid ongoing security concerns following years of civil conflict and recent political changes.

via AP News|

#ancient-statues #damascus #museum-theft

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Brazen Theft of Roman Statues from Syria’s National Museum

Ancient Roman-era marble statues were stolen from the National Museum of Damascus in Syria during a quick heist, exposing security vulnerabilities and occurring amidst ongoing national turmoil, with investigations ongoing and several arrests made.

via The Independent|

#cultural-heritage #damascus #museum-theft

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Israeli Airstrikes in Syria Result in Syrian Soldier Casualties

Israeli airstrikes near Damascus have killed at least six Syrian soldiers and included a rare airborne landing, marking a significant escalation in Israel's military actions in Syria amid ongoing regional tensions and recent attempts at diplomatic talks.

via The New York Times|

#airstrikes #damascus #israel