Syria Reports Arrests of IS-Linked Suspects in Damascus Bombings
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Syrian authorities announced on Thursday the arrest of several suspects linked to recent explosions in Damascus, including bombings that occurred during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit earlier this week. An official with Syria's Internal Security Forces stated that the Islamic State group was behind the bombings, though the group has not claimed responsibility. The Interior Ministry said security forces conducted raids in the capital and surrounding areas, dismantling the entire cell responsible. Brig. Gen. Ahmad al-Dalati, commander for the rural Damascus province, told state television that investigators identified one suspect through security camera footage and tracked him to locate others. The explosions on Tuesday, which included devices planted in a garbage bin and a parked car, killed one person and wounded 36 others. Macron, who was at the presidential palace during the blasts, was not harmed and continued his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
What’s reported
Syrian authorities arrested several suspects linked to recent Damascus explosions, including bombings during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit.
An official with Syria's Internal Security Forces said the Islamic State group was behind the bombings; the group has not claimed the attacks.
Security forces conducted raids in Damascus and surrounding areas, dismantling the entire cell, according to the Interior Ministry.
Brig. Gen. Ahmad al-Dalati said investigators identified one suspect via security camera footage and tracked him to find others.
On Tuesday, explosive devices were planted in a garbage bin and a parked car during Macron's visit; he was not harmed.
The explosions killed one person and wounded 36 others, per Syria's Ministry of Health.
Last week, an explosive device detonated near Damascus' main judicial complex, killing at least 10 and wounding more than 20.
Key figures
Brig. Gen. Ahmad al-Dalati, Internal Security Forces commander for rural Damascus province
French President Emmanuel Macron
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa
Sources: abcnews.com
