The European Union (EU) condemned the terrorist attack that occurred in Damascus, the Syrian capital. In a written statement by EU External Action Service spokesperson Anwar al-Anuni, it was emphasized that Brussels continues to support a peaceful and inclusive transition process in Syria.
The statement noted that the EU rejects all forms of violence and added that cooperation with the Syrian government in the fight against terrorism will continue.
Details of the Attack
The previous day, a blast in Damascus killed nine people and injured 20. The explosive detonated at a commercial establishment near the Palace of Justice, on the road leading to the historic Hamidiyeh Souq. This area is known as one of the capital's busiest and most crowded districts.