Mourners bury victims of Damascus cafe bombing with six lawyers among dead
Ten people were killed and 22 wounded in a bomb blast at the Al-Mushairiya Cafe in Damascus on Thursday. Among the deceased were six lawyers, prompting the Syrian Bar Association to mourn their loss and condemn the attack. The cafe, located near the Palace of Justice, was a popular spot for legal professionals.
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The governor of Damascus stated that "bad actors" are trying to destabilize the country.
The bombing was reminiscent of those seen in Damascus during Syria's civil war.
The Syrian Bar Association mourned six lawyers who were martyred while performing their mission in the justice system.
Damascus Governor Maher Marwan described the device as 'primitive' and promised perpetrators would face justice.
Officials have promised justice for the victims of the cafe blast.
A bomb blast occurred at a cafe in Damascus.
The blast killed nine people.
At least four people were killed in the explosion.
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