UAE slams embassy attack in Damascus, demands accountability

• UAE condemns storming of its embassy in Damascus
• Property damage reported at mission, ambassador’s residence
• Abu Dhabi urges Syria to ensure protection, launch probe

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned acts of rioting and attempted vandalism targeting its diplomatic mission and the residence of its head of mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

In a sharply worded statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected what it described as “unacceptable acts” against diplomatic property and symbols of the state.

Violation of international norms

The Ministry said the attacks constitute a clear breach of international diplomatic conventions, stressing the obligation to protect diplomatic premises and personnel under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees the inviolability of embassies and staff.

It reaffirmed its full rejection of acts of vandalism and disorder targeting official missions.

Calls for immediate action

The UAE called on the Syrian government to take full responsibility for securing its embassy and ensuring the safety of its personnel.

It also demanded an urgent investigation into the incident, including identifying those responsible and holding them accountable through legal measures to prevent similar attacks in the future.

Syria rejects embassy targeting

In a statement issued in Damascus on April 4, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates reaffirmed its firm rejection of any attacks or attempts to approach foreign embassies and diplomatic missions.

The ministry stressed that such actions violate international law and diplomatic norms, noting that embassies represent sovereign states and their relations with other nations.

It also condemned any insults directed at foreign countries or their national symbols, emphasizing that such behavior contradicts principles of mutual respect and international cooperation.