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Italy recalls ambassador to Syria

Italy has recalled its ambassador to Syria for consultations, citing Damascus’s “horrible repression against the civilian population”.

Italy recalls ambassador to Syria

Tue, 02 Aug, 2011 - 10:56

Italy has recalled its ambassador to Syria for consultations, citing Damascus’s “horrible repression against the civilian population”.

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement today that Rome is urging all EU nations to recall their envoys to Syria.

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