Davutoglu: We do not trust Syrian officials anymore

Turkey on Monday said it will take a "decisive attitude" over attacks on its diplomatic missions in Syria and will continue to support protesters seeking democratic reforms in the face of a government crackdown.       

Turkey has formally protested the weekend attacks on its embassy in Damascus and consulates in the cities of Aleppo and Latakia, evacuated families of diplomats and nonessential staff and issued a warning to Turks against traveling to Syria.       

"We will take a decisive attitude in the face of these attacks," Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said. "And we will continue to take our place at the side of the Syrian people's rightful struggle."       

Supporters of Syrian President Bashar Assad on Saturday tried to break into the Turkish Embassy and the consulates to denounce an Arab League decision to suspend Syria's membership over its crackdown on the eight-month uprising. Turkey is not a member of the league, but welcomed the decision.       
After the attacks, Turkey summoned Syria's charge d'affaires and issued a protest note Sunday demanding protection for its diplomatic missions.

Turkey also demanded that the assailants be identified and brought to justice. Some 60 people returned home Sunday on a Turkish plane.     

Davutoglu on Sunday received a Syrian opposition group that is trying to form a united front against President Bashar Assad. The group sought permission to open an office in Turkey, state-run Anatolia news agency said on Monday.       

Members of the Syrian National Council relayed their request to Davutoglu on Sunday, the agency said.     

It was not clear if Turkey would agree to the group's demand. Syrian opposition members have already organized several meetings in Turkey.