Syria - Damascus - Al-Midan quarter : 06.01.2012 A suicide bomber exploded near a traffic light in "Al-Midan" quarter in the heart of the capital Damascus. 25 civilians and law enforcement personnel martyred and more than 46 injured. The explosion took place about 11:30 PM (Damascus Time Zone) near "Hasan Al-Hakeem" school. That area is too crowded with daily heavy traffic. Shukumaku correspondent in the explosion spot said that a police car, 3 civilian cars and a civilian bus were totally damaged by the explosion. The correspondent also noted that the explosion affected a wide area. The body parts scattered everywhere and even reached the traffic shields which are relatively high in that area. The police post in "Al-Midan" quarter was also damaged. The correspondent also mentioned that the Syrian security arrested one person. No further information about this issue yet... http://www.shukumaku.com/Content.php?id=39409