At least nine people were killed, and 20 others were left wounded after an explosive device was detonated in a cafe in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Thursday, Syria’s Health Ministry said.
The blast occurred near the main courthouse complex, the ministry said, as reported by Syria’s state-run Al-Ikhbariya network. Security personnel rushed to the cafe and cordoned off the area as an investigation was launched to ascertain the cause of the explosion.
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Syrian security inspects the site after an explosive device was detonated in a cafe near the main courthouse complex, in Damascus, Syria. (AP Photo)
The blast occurred in the Hejaz area of Damascus, Al Jazeera reported, citing the SANA news agency. The explosion took place inside the cafe near the Palace of Justice in Damascus, the report added.
According to Damascus Governor Maher Idlibi, the interior ministry will soon announce the initial investigation report. Till now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, AP reported.
Syrian security inspects the site after an explosive device was detonated in a cafe near the main courthouse complex, in Damascus, Syria. (AP Photo) 
Syrian security inspects the site after an explosive device was detonated in a cafe near the main courthouse complex, in Damascus, Syria. (AP Photo)
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