Bomb Kills Six People in Damascus Cafe
A bomb went off in a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday. At least 6 people were killed and 22 were hurt.
The cafe was on al-Nasser Street in the al-Marjah area. It was close to the Palace of Justice.
Syria's state TV said the device was planted inside the cafe. The Damascus Governor said the bomb appeared to be basic in design.
An investigation using security cameras is now underway. No group has said it was responsible.
Klear Note — Damascus is Syria's capital city. Bombings in public places like cafes are attacks that kill or injure civilians.
Key Terms 2
- Damascus The capital city of Syria in the Middle East.
- al-Marjah A central district in Damascus, Syria.