Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
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High confidence — 90/100
- French President Emmanuel Macron is safe following reports of explosions in central Damascus on Tuesday morning, the Elysee Palace has said.
- Macron is in the capital for talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace.
- A security source told the BBC the blasts were caused by two explosive devices and that several people have been wounded.
Confirmed
- French President Emmanuel Macron is safe following reports of explosions in central Damascus on Tuesday morning, the Elysee Palace has said.
- Macron is in the capital for talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace.
- A security source told the BBC the blasts were caused by two explosive devices and that several people have been wounded.