Mourners gather in Syrian city of Homs for victims of deadly mosque bombing
Summary
A bombing at a mosque in Homs, Syria, killed at least eight people and injured 18 others. The attack targeted the Alawite community, potentially sparking sectarian violence between different religious groups. A group named Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claimed responsibility for the attack.Key Facts
- A mosque bombing in Homs, Syria, killed eight people and injured 18.
- The attack happened at Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque, located in a neighborhood predominantly populated by the Alawite minority.
- A group named Saraya Ansar al-Sunna said it carried out the bombing, targeting Alawites.
- Officials believe the explosives were planted inside the mosque but haven’t identified suspects.
- A similar group attacked a church near Damascus in June, killing 25 people.
- Mourners gathered outside the mosque for a funeral, unable to enter due to police investigations.
- The imam of the mosque, slightly injured, called for calm to prevent further sectarian violence.
- Sectarian tensions have risen in Syria, especially since the fall of President Bashar Assad.
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