02 Jun 2019 | 11:11 PM UTC
Syria: Car bomb kills at least 14 in A'zaz (Aleppo province) June 2
Car bomb detonates in A'zaz (Aleppo province) June 2, killing at least 14 people; similar attacks possible over the near term
Event
A car bomb detonated in A'zaz (Aleppo province) on Sunday night (local time), June 2, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens of others. It was not immediately reported which group was responsible for the attack. Similar attacks are possible in northwestern Syria over the near term.
Context
To date, the Syrian conflict involves many parties, including the Syrian government, the Russian government, the Iranian government, the Turkish government, a US-led coalition, and numerous armed groups on the ground (including the Islamic State) with competing goals.
Advice
Due to extremely poor security conditions, Western governments generally advise against all travel to Syria, with some banning travel to the country. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to any travel to Syria.
