Explosion in Homs mosque kills six

At least six people have died and over 20 were injured in an explosion at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria, shortly after Friday prayers, as reported by Syrian state media. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are investigating, with officials suggesting the attack may have involved a suicide bomber or planted explosives. The incident, targeting an Alawite mosque, raises concerns about escalating sectarian tensions amidst a backdrop of heightened ISIL activity. This attack highlights the ongoing instability as the Syrian government struggles to maintain control.

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