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Around 40 people died in the April attack in Douma

Watchdog says chlorine possibly used in Douma attack

The world's chemical arms watchdog said today it had found no evidence of nerve gas after an attack on the Syrian town of Douma, but chlorine may have been used.

World • 06 Jul 18

The former rebel Syrian town of Douma on the outskirts of Damascus

Unclear when inspectors will be able to enter Douma

The chief of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons "does not know" when a fact-finding mission will be able to travel safely to Douma in Syria.

Syria • 18 Apr 18

Douma is the site of the suspected gas attack earlier this month

Chemical inspectors reportedly enter town of Douma

Experts from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons have entered the Syrian town of Douma, 11 days after a suspected chemical weapons attack, Syrian state television has said.

Syria • 17 Apr 18

The US fired cruise missiles at a Syrian military airfield in 2017 in retaliation for a chemical attack in Idlib province

British cabinet meets tomorrow to discuss Syrian crisis

British Prime Minister Theresa May has called an emergency cabinet meeting for tomorrow to discuss the crisis over Syria.

Syria • 12 Apr 18

Vassily Nebenzia told the UNSC 'There was no chemical weapons attack'

Russia warns US of 'grave repercussions' over Syria

Russian UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia has said Moscow has warned the United States of "grave repercussions" if it carries out an attack against Syrian government forces over reports of a deadly chemical weapons attack.

World • 10 Apr 18

Medical centres have reportedly received more than 500 cases of people suffering breathing difficulties

Trump warns of 'big price to pay' after attack in Syria

US President Donald Trump said there would be a "big price to pay" after medical aid groups reported dozens of people were killed by poison gas in a besieged rebel-held town in Syria.

Syria • 09 Apr 18

Around 35 people have been evacuated today for medical treatment

Medical evacuations continue in Eastern Ghouta

A second day of medical evacuations from Syria's Eastern Ghouta is underway, with dozens more civilians expected to be taken out of the besieged rebel enclave.

World • 14 Mar 18

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