What to know about Macron's landmark visit to Syria

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French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Syria, becoming the first EU leader to visit since rebel forces took control. Despite hopes for Syria's rehabilitation, security concerns persist due to recent unexplained explosions in Damascus.

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria is historic: he is the first EU leader to visit the country since the rebels took over and ousted dictator al-Assad. Both Macron and al-Sharaa hope to build a path towards Syria's rehabilitation, but two unclaimed explosions in Damascus near Macron's hotel shows that there are still major security challenges to overcome. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley tells us more on what to know.