Syria authorities say captured IS-linked cell behind blasts

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Syria authorities say captured IS-linked cell behind blasts

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Syrian authorities announced the capture of an IS-linked cell responsible for two bomb blasts in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. The Interior Minister confirmed that those responsible are in custody, highlighting ongoing security challenges in Syria.

Syrian officials said late Thursday the country had captured an IS-linked cell responsible for two bomb blasts during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus earlier this week. Syria's Interior Minister Anas Khattab said that "the cell responsible for the terrorist bombings that targeted Damascus two days ago is now in our custody".

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