An explosion at a café in Damascus on Thursday afternoon killed four people and wounded 15, according to initial reports. The attack occurred a day after the new Syrian government was sworn in, in a location known as a meeting spot for Supreme Court justices.
The explosion at a café in central Damascus on Thursday afternoon has killed four people and wounded 15, according to initial reports. The figures update a story The Zioneer has been tracking since 16:03 Jerusalem, when reports first emerged of a mass-casualty attack. At 16:12, a follow-up bulletin identified the location as a café opposite the Supreme Court building and noted the attack came a day after a new Syrian government was sworn in. Early reports suggested a suicide bombing, though the cause remains unconfirmed. Responsibility has not been claimed. The casualty count is subject to change as more information becomes available.
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