Syria Arrests Two Daesh Members Over Last Month’s Homs Mosque Blast
Syrian authorities stated on Monday that they have detained two individuals believed to be members of the Islamic State (IS) group, alleging their involvement in a deadly bombing last month at a mosque in Homs.
In an official statement, the interior ministry identified the arrested men as Ahmed Attallah Al-Diab and Anas Al-Zarrad. The ministry accused the pair of belonging to the Daesh terrorist organization and declared them responsible for the explosion that struck the Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi Al-Dahab neighborhood.
The bombing, which occurred in December in an area predominantly inhabited by Alawites, resulted in significant casualties and damage. The attack heightened sectarian tensions and underscored the persistent threat of militant violence in parts of Syria, even as the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of prolonged conflict.
The announcement represents a development in the ongoing investigation into the assault, which shook the central Syrian city. The Syrian government has frequently attributed such attacks to extremist factions like IS, which maintains a diminished but active presence in certain regions of the country.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the evidence leading to the arrests or the specifics of the suspects’ alleged roles. The statement reinforces the government’s narrative of combating terrorism while seeking to restore security in areas under its control.
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