07 jul 2026
Explosions heard near hotel where Macron staying in Syria
A series of explosions have been heard near the hotel where President Emmanuel Macron is due to stay in Syria.
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Explosions were heard in Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron is holding a surprise visit to Damascus, hosted by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Macron played a major role in pushing Europe and the United States to drop most sanctions on Syria. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali and Matthew-Mary Caruchet tell us more about the risks and stakes of this visit.
france 24Television footage shows plumes of smoke rising in the sky; cause of the blasts not immediately clear.
al jazeera
coverage · 3 outlets
- 07:32al jazeera
Explosions heard in Syria’s Damascus
- 07:36france 24
Syria: Explosions heard in Damascus during French president Macron's visit
- 09:06france 24
Explosions heard near Macron's Damascus hotel amid high-risk, landmark visit
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