Syria Detains Islamic State Leader Accused of Homs Mosque Bombing

Syrian authorities have detained an Islamic State leader accused of carrying out a mosque bombing in Homs.

Authorities allege that the detainee was responsible for the attack. The accusation has not been established as a finding of guilt.

The mosque is in a predominantly Alawite area of Homs, placing the attack at the heart of a community targeted by the blast.

The bombing sparked sectarian unrest, extending its impact beyond the mosque itself.