syrian diplomats expelled from western countries kofi annan damascus may 29 2012

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US joins 8 other countries in expelling Syrian diplomats over Houla massacre

9 Western countries took coordinated diplomatic action in protest as Russia signalled growing discontent with Damascus.

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syrian diplomats expelled from western countries kofi annan damascus may 29 2012

UN-Arab League peace envoy Kofi Annan speaks to the press upon his arrival in Damascus for talks with top officials on May 28, 2012. Annan said he was 'shocked' at the weekend's 'tragic events' in the central Syrian town of Houla where the Syrian government used artillery in which at least 108 people were killed.

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