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A mortar attack in Damascus resulted in the deaths of four children and an adult when a school bus was hit. The Syrian State News Agency reported that the attack was carried out by rebel forces, with most victims being Christians. The incident took place in the Bab Sharqi neighborhood. Syrian forces clashed with insurgents in the southern suburbs of the capital, as part of the government's efforts to reclaim opposition-held areas. The report was provided by Rosalba Ruiz of the Associated Press.

What tragic event occurred in Damascus involving a school bus?

• The bus caught fire due to an electrical fault.

• The bus was hijacked by insurgents.

• The bus was involved in a traffic accident.

• A mortar shell hit the bus, causing fatalities.

Who did the Syrian State News Agency blame for the attack on the school bus?

• International peacekeepers

• Rebel forces

• Local militia

• Government forces

What was the religious affiliation of most of the victims in the school bus attack?

• Muslims

• Christians

• Jews

• Hindus

In which neighborhood of Damascus did the school bus incident occur?

• Bab Sharqi

• Qaboun

• Al-Midan

• Barzeh

What was the Syrian government's objective in the southern suburbs of Damascus?

• To establish a new military base

• To evacuate civilians

• To reclaim areas held by the opposition

• To negotiate peace with insurgents