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Bomb on minibus near Damascus kills two, wounds 14

Explosion in Jaramana, a Damascus suburb, follows a bomb placed on a minibus, officials say.

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The short version

A bomb on a minibus in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, killed two people and wounded 14 others. Syria's Health Ministry reported the casualties.

A bomb placed on a minibus exploded in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, on August 6.2,1 Syria's Health Ministry reported the casualties.3,2,1 Body parts were found at the scene.1

The explosion occurred on the outskirts of Damascus.2 The minibus was targeted in the town of Jaramana.1 The attack happened on Thursday night.2

Why it matters

  • Jaramana is a predominantly Druze town southeast of Damascus, known for its mixed religious and ethnic population.1

  • Syria has experienced years of conflict, including bombings and attacks in civilian areas.3,2

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