US EditionSDF Denies Al-Hol Camp Link to St. Elias Church Bombing - The Syrian Observer
- On June 22, 2025, a bomb detonated during Sunday service at St. Elias Church in the Dweila’a neighborhood of Damascus, resulting in 25 deaths and injuring over 60 individuals.
- The Syrian Ministry of Interior blamed Islamic State sleeper cells for the bombing, while the Syrian Democratic Forces strongly denied allegations that the attackers were from al-Hol camp.
- The attack caused severe damage, sparked grief and fear across Syria, and drew widespread condemnation from international and regional actors including the EU and the US.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a nationwide three-day period of mourning and vowed to enhance the security of religious sites, while emphasizing the need for national solidarity and inclusive governance.
- The bombing signals ongoing instability during Syria's political transition and highlights the need to dismantle extremist groups and rebuild trust among diverse communities.
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SDF calls for transparent investigation into the attack on Mar Elias Church
The Press Center of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) released a statement refuting the claims made by the spokesperson for the Syrian Ministry of the Interior regarding the origin of the suicide bombers who carried out the attack on the Mar Elias Church in the Christian neighborhood of Al-Duwaila in Damascus. The attack on June 22 left a number of civilians dead and injured, and caused significant damage to the church. The SDF statement reads …
SDF Denies al-Hol Camp Link to St. Elias Church Bombing - The Syrian Observer
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Wednesday firmly rejected claims made by the Syrian Ministry of Interior that the two suicide bombers behind the recent attack on St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus originated from al-Hol camp in al-Hasakah province and were non-Syrians. In an official statement, the SDF Media Center said that relevant security agencies had conducted a thorough review of camp records, including logs of those residin…
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