Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits
· The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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- • Explosions rock Syria's capital, injuring at least 18 people, during French President Macron's visit.
- • Macron was unharmed, but the blasts challenge Syria's new President Ahmad al-Sharaa's authority.
- • No group claims responsibility for the attacks, which highlight ongoing violence in the country.
Context
Explosions have struck Syria's capital, injuring at least 18 people. The blasts occurred while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting the presidential palace, but he was unharmed. This is the second attack in Damascus in a week.
The violence poses a challenge to new President Ahmad al-Sharaa as he works to assert control and rebuild after years of conflict. Macron's visit and plans to hold a news conference with al-Sharaa come as Syria seeks to move forward from over a dozen years of turmoil.
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