Syrian mosque bombing and subsequent sectarian violence
A bombing at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, on December 26, 2025, killed at least eight people and wounded 18 to 21 others during Friday prayers, with a little-known group named Saraya Ansar al-Sunna claiming responsibility. As of April 11, 2026, Syrian authorities foiled a sabotage plot in Damascus targeting a religious figure, following earlier arrests of two alleged ISIS members, Ahmed Attallah al-Diab and Anas al-Zarrad, for the Homs bombing. The December 2025 attack sparked violent protests by Syria's Alawite minority in Latakia, resulting in three deaths and dozens injured, and led to sectarian violence targeting Christians in As Suqaylabiyah in March 2026.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
A sabotage plot in Damascus on April 11, 2026, involving an explosive device targeting a religious figure, was foiled.
A sabotage plot in Damascus on April 11, 2026, involving an explosive device targeting a religious figure, was foiled. This follows an attack on Christians in Al-Suqaylabiyah in late March 2026, and an incident in the same town on March 26, 2026, where gunmen vandalized property and threatened residents.
March 2026 — 1 developments
In March 2026, violence broke out in As Suqaylabiyah, targeting Christians, following the December 2025 mosque bombing in Homs.
In March 2026, violence broke out in As Suqaylabiyah, targeting Christians, following the December 2025 mosque bombing in Homs. Church leaders have condemned these attacks and called for increased security and weapons control.
January 2026 — 1 developments
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of two Islamic State (ISIS) members, Ahmed Attallah al-Diab …
Syrian authorities announced the arrest of two Islamic State (ISIS) members, Ahmed Attallah al-Diab and Anas al-Zarrad, accusing them of being behind the deadly December 26 mosque bombing in Homs.
December 2025 — 6 developments
Three people were killed and dozens injured during protests by Syria's Alawites in Latakia, following the Homs mosque bombing.
Three people were killed and dozens injured during protests by Syria's Alawites in Latakia, following the Homs mosque bombing.
Violent protests by the Alawite minority erupted in Syria following the Homs mosque explosion, with …
Violent protests by the Alawite minority erupted in Syria following the Homs mosque explosion, with demonstrations called by the head of Syria's Supreme Alawite Islamic Council highlighting deep sectarian and political divisions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the deadly mosque bombing in Homs, Syria, which occurred on December 26, 2025, and emphasized the need for accountability.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the deadly mosque bombing in Homs, Syria, which occurred on December 26, 2025, and emphasized the need for accountability.
The mosque targeted in the deadly bombing in Homs has been identified as an Alawite minority mosque.
The mosque targeted in the deadly bombing in Homs has been identified as an Alawite minority mosque.
A little-known group named Saraya Ansar al-Sunna has claimed responsibility for the mosque bombing.
A little-known group named Saraya Ansar al-Sunna has claimed responsibility for the mosque bombing.
An explosion at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 to 21 others.
An explosion at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 to 21 others. Syrian authorities are investigating the incident, which they described as a 'terrorist explosion' caused by planted explosive devices.