US Ambassador to Qatar apologises online over flag video

The US ambassador to Qatar has apologised online to those offended by a video of American troops in front of a Qatari flag.

Ambassador Dana Shell Smith wrote Thursday on Twitter to a series of users that she "apologised to the government of Qatar" and asked the US military to investigate the incident.

The US Embassy in Doha confirmed the tweets sent on the ambassador's account were genuine, but declined to immediately discuss the video. Qatar's Foreign Ministry said it summoned Smith over the video.

The video online showed two US soldiers in fatigues, standing in front of a US and Qatari flag. One soldier appears to jokingly act like he can't say the name Qatar, likely due to security reasons.

Courtesy: abcnews.com

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By Molten Metal• 10 Jun 2016 07:36

Dana has taken the correct action .., appreciated .......... let's wait for the out come ...............

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US Ambassador to Qatar apologises online over flag video

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