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Security Forces Among The Casualties In Damascus Suicide Attack

April 27 2012

Syria

A suicide bomber has blown himself up in the Syrian capital, reports Reuters.

The blast took place in the Midan district of Damascus as worshippers were leaving the Zeen al-Abadeen mosque after Friday prayers, said opposition activists.

The bomber was apparently targeting a bus with loyalist militiamen who were in the area to control protests, said opposition activists.

Seven people were killed and 20 wounded, including civilians and security personnel, Syria's state news...

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