JOURNAL ARTICLE

IS Suicide Bomber Kills 13, Injures 53 Inside Damascus Church.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tarek, Sherif 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a suicide bombing carried out by an extremist affiliated with the Islamic State at Mar Elias Church in Damascus, resulting in the deaths of thirteen civilians and injuries to fifty-three others. The assailant, who wore an explosive vest, opened fire before detonating himself, exacerbating the sectarian violence in Syria following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. The attack highlights the ongoing challenges faced by President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, who is attempting to curb violence and disarm armed factions in the country. The aftermath of the bombing left the church in ruins, with visible destruction and bloodshed. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186080375
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