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Attacks in Damascus countryside and diplomatic responses

Overview

A terrorist attack involving an improvised explosive device targeted a bus carrying Syrian Internal Security Forces on the Maarouna-Al-Tall road in the Damascus countryside. The explosion caused several injuries to security personnel, though no group immediately claimed responsibility.

In response, Saudi Arabia condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the Syrian government in its efforts to combat extremism. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured and expressed solidarity with the Syrian government as the new administration works to stabilize security across various provinces to prevent groups from disrupting the transitional process.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Qatar also issued formal condemnations, with the OIC calling for increased efforts to combat terrorism to ensure regional stability. Qatar reiterated its stance against violence and expressed solidarity with the Syrian government’s security measures.

Entities

Syria · Damascus · Syrian Internal Security Forces · Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    OIC, Kuwait, and Qatar condemn attacks in Syria

    The OIC, Kuwait, and Qatar have condemned recent attacks in the Damascus countryside, including a terrorist strike on a security forces bus and an Israeli drone strike on a civilian vehicle.

  2. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Saudi Arabia condemns security bus bombing in Damascus countryside

    Saudi Arabia has condemned a bombing targeting a Syrian security forces bus in the Damascus countryside, expressing support for Syria's efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.

Sources

aksam.com.tr · alahalygate.com · alhurriyah.sy · alkuwaitnews.net · internethaber.com · kibrisgenctv.com · ortadogugazetesi.com · sondakikakibris.com

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