Damascus Cafe Bombing
A blast at a Damascus cafe killed multiple people, including mourners and lawyers.
Summary
Mourners in Damascus buried victims Friday after an explosive device detonated Thursday in a cafe near the Palace of Justice, killing 10 people, including six lawyers. The blast hit the central Hejaz/Midan area about 100 meters from the courthouse complex and wounded more than 20 others. Syria’s Interior Ministry said the device had been planted inside the cafe, and security forces cordoned off the site after the explosion. No group immediately claimed responsibility, while officials said an investigation was underway and promised accountability.
Coverage Angles
Deadly Cafe Attack
Mostly CenterThe angle centers on the explosion itself and the rising death toll at a central Damascus cafe. It treats the key takeaway as a lethal public-space bombing and a serious security shock in the Syrian capital.


