Twin blasts hit near religious sites in Damascus; kill at least 40, say reports
12/03/2017 13:26 - admin
Damascus: Arab media are reporting at least 40 people are dead after twin blasts in a Damascus neighborhood that is home to tombs of religious figures frequented by Shiite pilgrims. There were conflicting reports on what caused the explosions.
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State news agency SANA says the twin explosions hit near Bab al-Saghir cemetery, one of the capital’s most ancient, and where several prominent religious figures are buried. It says several were killed and the cemetery was damaged.
Lebanon’s al-Manar TV quoted Syrian officials as saying 40 were killed following twin suicide attacks. Arab TV Al-Mayadeen also reported at least 40 were killed while the area was under tight security.
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