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UAE Embassy Attacked in Damascus; Abu Dhabi Demands Syria Protect Mission

03 April, 2026.Syria.15 sources

Key Takeaways

UAE condemns attacks on its Damascus embassy, calls on Syria to protect and investigate.
Riots and vandalism targeted the UAE embassy and head of mission in Damascus.
Syria rejects attacks on embassies and upholds international-law protection for diplomatic missions.

UAE Embassy Attacked

The UAE condemned acts of rioting and attempted vandalism targeting its embassy in Damascus.

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Al Arabiya English

The UAE called on Syria to fulfill its obligations under the Vienna Convention to protect diplomatic premises and personnel.

Al-Jazeera Net

Syria's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its firm rejection of any attacks on embassies.

The attack occurred as rebel leader Issam Buwaidani was reportedly detained by UAE authorities.

Wider Regional Condemnation

The attack provoked a wave of condemnation across the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Bahrain expressed full solidarity with Abu Dhabi.

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Experts warned that unchecked attacks on diplomatic missions could open the door to broader repercussions.

This occurred in a region already reeling from the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Context of Rebel Detentions

The immediate trigger was the detention of rebel leader Issam Buwaidani.

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