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Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say

Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say

Summary

A bomb exploded at a busy cafe in central Damascus, killing at least six people and injuring 22 others. The bomb was hidden inside the cafe near a major government building, and officials say those responsible will be punished.

Key Facts

  • The bombing happened in the Hejaz district of Damascus, near the Palace of Justice.
  • At least six people died and 22 were hurt in the explosion.
  • No group has immediately said they carried out the attack.
  • This is the deadliest bombing in Damascus since a suicide attack in June 2025 that killed 25 people.
  • The June 2025 attack was claimed by a jihadist group but also blamed on the Islamic State (IS).
  • The region has seen many attacks since rebel forces overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
  • Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa is working to control the country and improve security.
  • There have been violent clashes among different religious groups during the ongoing instability.
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