(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Bahrain has recalled its ambassador to Damascus in protest over the unrest in Syria, even while Manama continues its brutal crackdown on peaceful anti-regime protests in Bahrain.
On Monday, Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmad Al Khalifa said, “Bahrain is recalling its ambassador in Damascus for consultation, and has called for a resort to reason,” AFP reported.
Hundreds of people, including members of the security forces, have been killed in Syria since the unrest began in mid-March.
The Syrian government blames armed gangs for the violence, saying that the unrest is being orchestrated from outside the country and the security forces have been given clear instructions not to harm civilians.
However, the opposition says the security forces are behind the violence.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also recalled their ambassadors to Damascus, with Saudi King Abdullah condemning the ongoing violence in Syria and describing the situation as unacceptable.
On Sunday, King Abdullah said, “Syria should think wisely before it's too late,” despite Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem's having announced earlier that the country would hold free and transparent parliamentary elections by the end of the year.
The recall of the Bahraini envoy appeared hypocritical as Manama continues its relentless suppression of the popular revolution in Bahrain, which began in mid-February.
On March 14, troops and police forces from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates invaded the country to assist the Bahraini government's crackdown on the protesters.
In the repression following the invasion, scores of people have been killed, political leaders have been arrested and tortured, and dozens of mosques have been destroyed.
Political analysts say that the decision by Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait to recall their ambassadors to Damascus could be interpreted as a prelude to foreign intervention or even civil war in Syria.
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On Monday, Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmad Al Khalifa said, “Bahrain is recalling its ambassador in Damascus for consultation, and has called for a resort to reason,” AFP reported.
Hundreds of people, including members of the security forces, have been killed in Syria since the unrest began in mid-March.
The Syrian government blames armed gangs for the violence, saying that the unrest is being orchestrated from outside the country and the security forces have been given clear instructions not to harm civilians.
However, the opposition says the security forces are behind the violence.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also recalled their ambassadors to Damascus, with Saudi King Abdullah condemning the ongoing violence in Syria and describing the situation as unacceptable.
On Sunday, King Abdullah said, “Syria should think wisely before it's too late,” despite Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem's having announced earlier that the country would hold free and transparent parliamentary elections by the end of the year.
The recall of the Bahraini envoy appeared hypocritical as Manama continues its relentless suppression of the popular revolution in Bahrain, which began in mid-February.
On March 14, troops and police forces from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates invaded the country to assist the Bahraini government's crackdown on the protesters.
In the repression following the invasion, scores of people have been killed, political leaders have been arrested and tortured, and dozens of mosques have been destroyed.
Political analysts say that the decision by Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait to recall their ambassadors to Damascus could be interpreted as a prelude to foreign intervention or even civil war in Syria.
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