Iraq abstained and Syria was barred from voting . NEW : The Syrian National Council cheers the Arab League 's decision . Videos purport to show regime attacks at the Saudi embassy and Turkish consulate . Anti - regime activists say there were attacks at a French consulate as well . They were in response to the Arab League 's call to suspend Syria 's membership .
NEW : The Syrian National Council cheers the Arab League 's decision . Videos purport to show regime attacks at the Saudi embassy and Turkish consulate . Anti - regime activists say there were attacks at a French consulate as well . They were in response to the Arab League 's call to suspend Syria 's membership .