US closes Damascus embassy over security fears
- 12 years ago
The United States has closed its embassy in Syria due to the recent upsurge in violence.
All staff have been pulled out of the country including the US ambassador. The diplomatic team are to continue working from Washington.
The US had warned Damascus it would close the embassy, but the Syrians refused its requests aimed at improving security.
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All staff have been pulled out of the country including the US ambassador. The diplomatic team are to continue working from Washington.
The US had warned Damascus it would close the embassy, but the Syrians refused its requests aimed at improving security.
...
http://www.euronews.net/