Syria arrests ISIS-linked suspects over Damascus bombings during Macron visit

According to France 24, Syrian authorities said Thursday they had arrested several suspects accused of carrying out a series of bombings in Damascus, including attacks that struck during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit this week. The Interior Ministry said security forces dismantled the entire cell. An official blamed the Islamic State group, which has not claimed responsibility.

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