Syria recalls ambassador to US: TV
Updated: 2011-10-25 13:07
(Xinhua)
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DAMASCUS - Syrian Ambassador to the United States Imad Moustapha will return to Syria for consultation, the private al-Ekhbaria TV reported Monday.
The report didn't mention when the ambassador will arrive in Syria, but the move is apparently came after the US government announced on Monday the withdrawal of its ambassador to Syria Robert Ford because of "credible threats" against his safety.
"Ambassador Robert Ford was brought back to Washington as a result of credible threats against his personal safety in Syria," US State Department spokesman Mark Toner said.
On Friday, Ford was hit with eggs and tomatoes while he was visiting the central Midan neighborhood of Damascus.
Ford paid controversial visits to many restive areas in Syria recently showing support to anti-government protestors.
Syria has been plagued by unrest since mid-March when protests against President Bashar Assad's government erupted.
More than 3,000 people including army and security members have been killed in the turmoil, according to figures released by the United Nations.
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