Damascus cafe bomb blast kills 6, Syria authorities say
A bomb blast at a cafe in Damascus on Thursday killed six people and wounded 22, according to authorities. The bombing is seen as a fresh challenge for Syria's leaders as they seek to stabilise the country after more than a decade of war.
A bomb blast at a cafe in Damascus on Thursday killed six people and wounded 22. According to the South China Morning Post, the attack was confirmed by authorities but had not been immediately claimed.
The explosion took place in a busy area near the capital's Palace of Justice, sparking scenes of panic. It is described as the deadliest such incident since an attack last year.
Syria's leadership is trying to stabilise the country after more than a decade of war. Attacks of this kind highlight the fragility of the security environment and the challenges that lie ahead.
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