WORLD_ Egypt recalls ambassador to Syria

Egypt recalls ambassador to Syria
February 19, 2012 - 11:04PM
DPA

Egypt on Sunday recalled its ambassador to Syria, as pressure mounts on the military-led government to expel the Syrian envoy over Damascus's continuing crackdown on dissent.

The decision was made by the Foreign Minister, Mohamed Amr, following a meeting with the Egypt's ambassador to Damascus, who is currently in Cairo, a spokesman for the ministry, Amr Rushdi, said.

The ambassador would remain in Cairo until further notice," Rushdi said in a statement.

Hundreds of people took part in a demonstration outside the Syrian embassy in Cairo on Friday.

Egypt's decision follows moves by Tunisia, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations to reduce ties with Damascus.

The move comes as Homs, a central Syrian city which has seen some of the most intense fighting in the uprising, comes under renewed shelling from government troops, according to activists.

The Egyptian state news agency MENA said Foreign Minister Mohammed Amr decided on Sunday during a meeting with Ambassador Shukri Ismael to keep the envoy in Cairo until further notice.

That report did not give a reason, though a report posted minutes before said such a decision could support the Syrian people.

"Withdrawing the ambassador could happen at any time, and if we find and discover that this benefits the Syrian people, we will do it quickly," it quoted the minister as saying.



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