The building of the Syrian diplomatic mission was attacked in Egypt late on January 27. At least 200 oppositionists rushed into the office of the Ambassador. The officers of Egyptian security forces resisted the attackers.

The representatives of the Ambassador announced, that they would send an official letters to the authorities of Egypt asking to protect the embassy.

There was no one in the embassy on January 27, because it was a day off. None of the attackers is arrested, Interfax reports.