Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
French President Emmanuel Macron remains safe following explosions in Damascus during his official visit to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The incident occurred as Macron became the first EU leader to visit Syria since the fall of the Assad regime.
Why it matters
The security incident highlights the ongoing instability in Syria despite recent diplomatic efforts to normalize relations with Western powers.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Videos and images on social media showed emergency services working around flames and damage caused by apparent explosions
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