Syria war: At least 70 reported dead in suspected gas attack

4/8/2018 5:49:48 AM

 

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Footage on social media purported to show children being treated for the effects of a chemical attack

‌‌BBC- 8 April 2018-Rescuers and medics say at least 70 people have died in Syria in a suspected gas attack in Douma, the last rebel-held town in Eastern Ghouta.

Volunteer rescue force the White Helmets tweeted graphic images showing several bodies in a basement. It said the death toll is likely to rise.

The US state department said it is monitoring the 'very disturbing' reports, and that Russia - which is fighting alongside the Syrian government - should be held responsible if deadly chemicals had been used.

'The regime's history of using chemical weapons against its own people in not in dispute,' said the state department.