The Dutch embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus will remain open as long as the security situation permits. A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry has said this in response to France closing its embassy in protest against the violence by the Syrian regime against its civilian population.

Spain also ended all diplomatic activities in Syria on Tuesday. The United States, Great Britain, Canada and Switzerland had already closed their diplomatic posts in Damascus.

The Dutch Foreign Ministry is keeping a close eye on developments and is in continual contact with the European Union over the situation according to the spokesperson.

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