Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit: What we know
Summary
Two explosions happened in central Damascus near where French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting, injuring 18 people. Syrian security said the bombs went off after they found them and tried to remove them; authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- French President Macron is the first European leader to visit Syria since President Bashar al-Assad was ousted in 2024.
- Two explosions occurred near the Ministry of Tourism and the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus.
- Eighteen people, including four police officers, were injured in the blasts.
- The explosions happened shortly after Macron’s convoy left the hotel for a meeting with Syria’s new President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
- Syrian officials said the bombs exploded outside Macron’s secured area and did not directly threaten him.
- No group has claimed responsibility for the bombings.
- Experts believe the attack targeted President Macron’s delegation using timed improvised explosive devices.
- Earlier that week, a bomb killed at least 10 people at a café in Damascus.
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