New Delhi: India has asked all its citizens to leave Syria in view of escalating violence in the West Asian country.This comes on a day when a Syrian security official saying that the country expects a military attack at any moment.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that the government is in touch with its mission in Damascus who are also in contact with approximately 25-30 Indian citizens living in Syria.

“we had advised all Indian citizens in Syria to return to India. They have once again been advised to leave Syria” the statement said.

Obama says he will seek congressional authorisation for the use of force. Obama says he has the authority to act on his own, but believes it is important for the country to have a debate.

The UN inspectors are due to report straight back to United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon and detail their conclusions on whether a poison gas attack actually did take place on August 21, based on samples collected on site.

The Syrian regime has denied being responsible for the alleged incident which Washington says killed more than 1,400 people.