Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursdaycondemned the “terrorist bombing” of a cafe in the Syrian capital, Damascus,that killed seven people, calling attacks targeting civilians and public places“flagrant violations of humanitarian values and international law.”
The ministry extended its condolences to the Syriangovernment, the Syrian people, and the victims' families, wished the injured aspeedy recovery, and reaffirmed Iraq's full solidarity with Syria.
Syria's Health and Interior ministries reported thatan explosive device detonated inside a cafe in Damascus’ Al-Hijaz district, injuring22 others. Authorities are continuing to investigate the blast and identifythose responsible.
