Syrian authorities on Thursday said preliminary findings from their investigation suggest.
That an Islamic State (IS)-linked cell was responsible for the twin bomb blasts in Damascus earlier this week, which took place during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the country. Ahmad al-Dalati, head of internal security for the Damascus countryside, said investigators uncovered the network after tracking one of the suspected members, allowing security agencies to identify the rest of the alleged cell.
Speaking to state-run Ekhbariya TV, al-Dalati said the suspects were believed to have links with the Islamic State group. “We were able to track one member of the cell responsible for the July 7 Damascus bombings. By monitoring his movements, we identified the remaining members of the group,” he said.
He added that the investigation remains underway but preliminary evidence points to the cell’s affiliation with IS.
Earlier, Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab announced that security forces had arrested all members of the suspected network. In a post on X, he said authorities would release details about the suspects, their alleged roles and organisational affiliations once the investigation is completed.
The twin explosions occurred on July 7, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus. Syrian authorities have yet to provide additional details about the attacks as the probe continues.
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