DAMASCUS, Syria – Syria's health minister says 50 people have been killed in two strong explosions that ripped through the Syrian capital.
That makes Thursday morning's bombings the deadliest attack on the capital since the country's uprising began 14 months ago. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
The explosions heavily damaged a military intelligence building and left blood and human remains in the streets.
The blasts happened at about 7:50 a.m. when employees are usually arriving at work.
An Associated Press reporter at the scene said medical workers were collecting human remains from the streets after the explosions, and there were smoldering cars and pickup trucks in the area. The outer wall of a military intelligence building collapsed, although the structure inside appeared intact.
The Syrian government blamed "terrorists" and said dozens were killed and wounded.
Central Damascus is tightly under the control of forces loyal to President Bashar Assad but has been struck by several bomb attacks, often targeting security installations or convoys.
The latest major explosion in the capital occurred on April 27 when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives belt near members of the security forces, killing at least nine people and wounding 26.
Syria's conflict started in March 2011 with mass protests calling for political reform. The government swiftly cracked down, dispatching tanks, troops, snipers and pro-government thugs to quash dissent, and many members of the opposition took up arms to defend themselves and attack government troops. Many soldiers also switched sides.
There was no claim of responsibility for Thursday's blasts. But an Al Qaeda-inspired group has claimed responsibility for several past explosions, raising fears that terrorist groups are entering the fray and exploiting the chaos.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/05/10/blasts-hit-military-intelligence-building-in-syria/#ixzz1uTE47tjc
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