Roads sealed off and security tightened after blasts as French leader makes first EU visit since Assad's fall
Explosions heard in Damascus during Macron's landmark visit
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Macron is first major EU leader to visit Damascus since former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. A Reuters witness heard explosions in the vicinity and smoke was seen rising. Roads were sealed off and security measures were implemented after the blast.
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Macron is first major EU leader to visit Damascus since former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
reliability low1/3 sourcesA Reuters witness heard explosions in the vicinity and smoke was seen rising.
reliability low1/3 sourcesRoads were sealed off and security measures were implemented after the blast.
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Following the blasts, roads in the vicinity were sealed off and heightened security measures were immediately implemented.
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Roads were sealed off and security measures were implemented after the blast.
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