Damascus (Syria), 10 July (LaPresse/AP) – The Syrian authorities have reported that they have arrested several suspects accused of a series of explosions in Damascus, including the attacks that took place during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit this week. The Ministry of the Interior stated on Thursday that security forces had carried out raids in the Syrian capital and surrounding areas, succeeding in “dismantling the entire cell responsible” for the attacks. No information was provided regarding the suspects’ identities or political affiliations. Macron, who was in the presidential palace at the time of the explosions, was unharmed. The explosions killed one person and injured 36 others. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Syria: Perpetrators of Damascus attacks during Macron’s visit arrested
Damascus (Syria), 10 July (LaPresse/AP) – The Syrian authorities have reported that they have arrested several suspects accused of a series of explosions in Damascus, including the attacks that took place during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit this week. The Ministry of the Interior stated on Thursday that security forces had carried out raids in the Syrian capital and surrounding areas, succeeding in “dismantling the entire cell responsible” for the attacks. No information was provided regarding the suspects’ identities or political affiliations. Macron, who was in the presidential palace at the time of the explosions, was unharmed. The explosions killed one person and injured 36 others. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
