An explosive device detonated Thursday in a cafe located in the Syrian capital of Damascus, resulting in at least nine deaths and twenty injuries, according to multiple reports.
The Syria’s Health Ministry reported that at least nine people were killed in the blast, as stated by the Washington Times. DW also reported at least nine fatalities. The bombing occurred near a key government building, specifically close to the Palace of Justice, according to BBC World and SCMP.
The explosion also left 20 others wounded, The Hindu reported, while NDTV confirmed that nine people were killed in the blast near the main courthouse complex.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing at the cafe, as noted by BBC World. SCMP stated that the incident presents a challenge for Syria’s Islamist leaders as they attempt to stabilize the country.
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