14.12.2024 15:30
Turkey is reopening its embassy in Damascus today, which it had closed 12 years ago due to the violence perpetrated by the Assad regime. With the arrival of Burhan Köroğlu, who has been appointed as the Chargé d'Affaires of the Damascus Embassy, the Turkish flag will soon be raised at the embassy.
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Armed opposition groups in Syria overthrew the 61-year Ba'ath regime without entering into conflict in just 12 days, starting their operation on Wednesday, November 27. Following the events, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow, the capital of Russia.
THE TURKISH EMBASSY IN DAMASCUS REOPENS TODAY
As normalization begins in Syria with the end of the Assad regime, many countries are preparing to reopen their embassies. The Turkish embassy, located near the Ravda Square where diplomatic missions are situated, is resuming operations after a 12-year hiatus. The embassy is expected to open today with the arrival of Burhan Köroğlu, who has been appointed as the Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, and his team.
IT WAS CLOSED IN 2012
The Turkish Embassy in Damascus had ceased its operations on March 26, 2012, after providing services for a while during the period when Bashar al-Assad's regime used violence against peaceful protesters. Embassy staff and their families returned to Turkey. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced yesterday that the Damascus Embassy would resume operations as of December 14.
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