Flags hoisted at Embassies by Syrian Rebels

Flags hoisted at Embassies by Syrian Rebels

Flags hoisted at Embassies by Syrian Rebels

Dec 8 (Reuters) – Supporters of rebels who ousted President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday have entered some Syrian embassies abroad to hoist their flag, while insurgents also entered the Italian envoy’s residence in Damascus.

Following are incidents at diplomatic premises:

SPAIN

About 150 people cheered and shouted “Freedom!” as a man at the Syrian embassy in Madrid threw the Assad government’s flag to the ground and hoisted the black, green and white flag with three stars used by the rebels.

GREECE

Supporters of the rebels entered the Syrian embassy in Athens and hoisted their flag from the rooftop. Police entered and detained four people, but left the flag flying.

“Our joy is indescribable, 55 years of horrible dictatorship has finally ended,” said Alompeint Marouf, 59, among people celebrating outside.

Protesters also tore down Assad’s portrait in the embassy, Greek media said.

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ITALY

Rebels entered the residence of Italy’s ambassador in Damascus to search for pro-Assad troops or relevant documents and fired a few shots against a wall, but did not harm him or security staff, Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said.

“They took away only three cars and that was it,” he said.

SYRIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY

Syria’s Foreign Ministry said its diplomatic missions abroad will serve all citizens in a “new page” of national history that would unite people without one opinion dominating.

INDONESIA

The Indonesian embassy in Damascus said it had taken steps to ensure the safety of its citizens, including preparing for potential evacuation.

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