Damascus church hit by suicide bombing - in pictures
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The scene after a deadly blast at the Mat Elias church in Damascus. Getty Images -
An ambulance outside the church. Getty Images -
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest during Sunday Mass, after opening fire on worshippers gathered outside. Getty Images) -
It was the first major terrorist attack since the removal of Bashar Al Assad in December. Getty Images -
Emergency responders work inside the church. Getty Images -
A man injured in the incident. AP -
Chaos and panic gripped the area for hours after the attack. AFP -
People survey the damage after a deadly blast. Getty Images -
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered condolences and expressed 'strong condemnation of these criminal acts'. Getty Images -
The attack was the first of its kind in Syria in years and comes as Damascus is trying to win the support of minorities. Getty Images -
People and rescuers inspect the damage after the attack. AFP -
Syrian civil defence workers remove debris inside the church. AP -
It was the first suicide bombing in Syria in years. AFP -
At least one suicide bomber opened fire outside the church before detonating an explosive vest inside. AFP -
The Ministry of Health has said more than 50 people were wounded in the attack. AFP -
People gather near the church after the attack. AFP -
People and rescuers inspect the damage at the church. AFP -
Syrian security forces stand guard outside the church. State media says the suicide bomber was affiliated with ISIS. AP -
There were about 400 people inside the church at the time of the attack. AP -
The attack comes as Damascus is trying to win the support of minorities. AP
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