Mourners bury victims of Damascus cafe bombing with six lawyers among dead
Summary
A bomb exploded in a cafe near the Palace of Justice in Damascus, Syria, killing nine people, including six lawyers, and injuring 22 others. The attack targeted a popular spot for legal professionals and has been condemned by Syria’s neighbors and the European Union.Key Facts
- The bomb blast occurred at the Al-Mushairiya Cafe on al-Nasr Street in Damascus’s al-Hijaz district.
- Nine people died, including six lawyers, and 22 others were wounded.
- The cafe was close to the Palace of Justice and often visited by lawyers and court visitors.
- The Syrian Bar Association called the killed lawyers “martyrs” serving the justice system.
- Syrian authorities said the bomb was planted inside the cafe and denied reports of a suicide bomber.
- No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
- The attack received condemnation from regional countries like Turkey, Iraq, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, and the European Union.
- This bombing is one of the worst security incidents in Damascus since the new government took power in December 2024.
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