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UAE Condemns Deadly Church Attack in Damascus

The attacker opened fire inside the church before detonating an explosive belt after worshippers tried to stop him.

  • Publish date: Monday، 23 June 2025
UAE Condemns Deadly Church Attack in Damascus

The United Arab Emirates has strongly denounced the suicide bombing at Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, that claimed at least 22 lives and injured over 60 others during a Sunday service.

In a statement issued by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the country reaffirmed its firm rejection of terrorism and all forms of violence aimed at destabilizing communities and threatening public safety.

“The UAE expresses its sincere condolences to the Syrian government and people following this heinous terrorist act,” the ministry said, adding a wish for a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident.

According to eyewitnesses, the attacker opened fire inside the church before detonating an explosive belt after worshippers tried to stop him. While no group has officially claimed responsibility, Syria’s Interior Ministry blamed the terror group ISIS for the attack.

This marks the first such attack in Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December, raising fresh concerns over the security landscape in the Syrian capital.

The UAE joins a growing list of nations condemning the assault and calling for unified global efforts against extremism.

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