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Explosions in Damascus during Macron's visit, no direct threat reported
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- Two explosions occurred in Damascus near where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying and en route to the presidential palace.
- While security experts believe Macron may have been the target, Syria's Interior Ministry stated the blasts were outside his security perimeter and posed no direct threat.
- 18 people were injured, and no group has claimed responsibility.
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Two explosions occurred in Damascus near where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying and en route to the presidential palace. While security experts believe Macron may have been the target, Syria's Interior Ministry stated the blasts were outside his security perimeter and posed no direct threat. 18 people were injured, and no group has claimed responsibility.
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