BEIRUT: A little-known Sunni Muslim extremist group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a Damascus church over the weekend that authorities have blamed on the Daesh group. Sunday’s attack killed 25 and wounded dozens of others, striking terror into the Syrian Arab Republic’s Christian community and other minorities.

Islamic State member attacks church in Damascus, killing 15; first attack since Assad's fall, highlighting ongoing security challenges

The interior ministry said a man affiliated with IS entered a church and opened fire before blowing himself up.