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Macron’s Syria Visit Amid Explosions | Edmonton News
French President Emmanuel Macron made history as the first EU head of state to visit Syria since the rebels took over, meeting with new President Ahmed al-Sharaa to signal support for Syria’s political shift — but the trip was rocked by two bombs near his hotel, injuring 18, including police, while Macron remained unaware and undisturbed. The blasts, occurring in a bustling area just after his motorcade departed, highlight the persistent security threats in a nation still recovering from years of war and militant violence — even as Syria’s new leadership seeks to rebuild ties with the West…
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