"Ambassadors recalled to their countries... boarding at Gate Number 2"

Man on ground: "Thanks for everything."

To protest against the bloody repression in Syria, six European countries have recalled their ambassador from Damascus, but the representation of the EU remains open. More economic sanctions are under consideration, which would add to the embargo on oil and arms sales.

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