Washington, Oct 24 : The United States has reportedly pulled out its ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, because of concerns for his safety.

According to the BBC, Ford had angered Syrian authorities by showing solidarity with activists involved in an uprising against President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.

A US spokesman said that Ford had left Damascus at the weekend after “credible threats against his personal safety.”

Last month, Ford and colleagues were pelted with eggs and tomatoes when visiting an opposition figure.

He was then briefly trapped in his office by pro-Assad demonstrators.

An official at the US embassy in Damascus said that Ford had not been formally recalled. (ANI)