At least eight people died when a blast struck the Alawite Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in Syria’s Homs city, prompting security forces to secure the site amid charred wreckage, as state media reported the attack on the minority community.
A deadly explosion killed at least eight worshippers at the Alawite Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood of Homs city on Friday, according to Syrian state media, with security forces now standing guard at the scene of charred debris.
Blast Devastates Mosque in Central Syria
The explosion occurred at the Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque, a place of worship for the Alawite minority community, in the Wadi al-Dahab area of Homs, leaving behind scenes of destruction captured in footage showing security personnel amid the wreckage, as reported by AFP News Agency.
As reported by AFP News Agency for AFP News Agency, security forces stand guard amid charred wreckage after the deadly blast hit worshippers at the mosque, with state media confirming at least eight killed in the incident targeting the minority group.
Context of Attacks on Minorities in Syria
Syria has witnessed ongoing tensions affecting minority communities, including Alawites, following years of conflict, with this mosque blast marking the latest reported incident in Homs, a city that has seen previous violence.
Security Response and Site Aftermath
Footage from the scene depicts security forces maintaining a presence at the blast site, where debris and damage are evident, according to AFP News Agency coverage of the event in Homs’ Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood.
Implications for Regional Stability
The attack underscores continued risks to places of worship and minority groups in central Syria, with state media highlighting the death toll as a key development in the incident.
Syrian state media reported at least eight killed in the mosque explosion in Homs, with AFP News Agency documenting the security presence and wreckage at the Alawite Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in Wadi al-Dahab.
