Saudi Arabia withdraws ambassador from Syria

Syrian troops fired on mourners at a funeral and raided an eastern city, killing at least 50 people as Arab and international pressure against the intensifying government crackdown grew.

The king of Saudi Arabia harshly criticised the Syrian government and said he was recalling his ambassador in Damascus for consultations…

“What is happening in Syria is not acceptable for Saudi Arabia,” King Abdullah said in a written statement on Monday…  (more)

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