Tokyo: Japan`s foreign ministry on Wednesday said it would close its embassy in Syria, citing deteriorating security conditions amid a brutal crackdown on anti-government protestors.

"We have decided to temporarily close the Japanese embassy in Syria as of today due to worsening public safety conditions in Syria, including the capital Damascus," a ministry statement said.
The Syrian embassy, which had already been reducing its operations since earlier this month, will continue to operate out of Japan`s diplomatic compound in neighbouring Jordan, it said. The ministry also said Japan was continuing to urge its nationals to avoid travel to the violence-wracked nation.(AFP)
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