(Syria) - '..a serious stand against the regime..'

'..a serious stand against the regime..'

<blockquote>'Turkish diplomats told Gulf News that Davutoglu's mission to Damascus will be the last ditch effort to stop the killing of civilians in restive cities. If the efforts by Syria's neighbour fails, Turkey will take a serious stand against the regime, they said.

Fresh firing

On Monday, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain recalled their envoys. Qatar and Italy have earlier taken similar decisions.

Syrian opposition and protesters hailed Saudi Arabia's stance and called on Turkey to deliver a clear message to President Bashar Al Assad.'

- Duraid Al Baik, Gulf countries sends stern message to Syria, August 9, 2011</blockquote>


Context

<blockquote>'..Genocidal massacres in Syria, coupled with the breakdown of law and order..'</blockquote>