French President Macron Safe After Bomb Blasts Near Hotel in Damascus The brazen bomb blasts near President Emmanuel Macron's hotel in Damascus on Tuesday highlighted the dangers of diplomatic efforts to rebuild war torn Syria.
French authorities confirmed that the president was safe, but the incident has disrupted the fragile rebuilding process.
Syrian state media attributed the blasts to explosive devices, but no group has claimed responsibility. The silence is notable, given the recent surge in violence across Syria.