Syria: Christians call for protection following church attack

Following a suicide bombing on a church in the Syrian capital of Damascus on June 22nd, Christians in Syria have called for greater protection of their communities, Al-Monitor reported on June 23rd.

Laure Nasr lost eight relatives, such as her husband, due to the attack. She said: “I want [Syrian President] Ahmed al-Sharaa to personally bring me justice.”

Another person affected by the attack is Jenny al-Haddad, who lost her father, who was praying in the church. Hadad said that those behind the attack must be held accountable and stressed that authorities need to safeguard minority groups.

Al-Monitor