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UAE diplomatic buildings attacked in Damascus

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The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned what it described as "riots, acts of vandalism, and assaults" outside its diplomatic mission and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus.

Damascus, Syria © Mena Today 

Damascus, Syria © Mena Today 

The United Arab Emirates on Saturday condemned what it described as "riots, acts of vandalism, and assaults" outside its diplomatic mission and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus.

The UAE called on Syria to fulfil its obligations to secure the embassy and its staff, investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure it is not repeated, the ministry said in a statement.

Reporting by Hatem Maher and Muhammad Al Gebaly

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