Chlorine was used in attack on Syrian rebel town last April, confirms global chemical weapons agency
Inspectors have concluded that a "toxic chemical" containing chlorine was used in an attack last April in the Syrian town of Douma, at the time held by rebels but besieged by pro-government forces, the global chemical weapons agency said on Friday.
Mar 02, 2019, 18:26 PM IST
Russia says West's diplomatic push on Syria is 'untimely'
International investigators of the OPCW were on Tuesday on the ground in the Syrian town of Douma, where dozens were killed in a suspected chemical weapons attack on April 7.
Apr 17, 2018, 23:18 PM IST
In Syria's besieged Douma, Ramadan meals among the ruins
The open-air meals are a rare treat in the town in the Eastern Ghouta region outside Damascus, made possible only by the relative calm that has followed an international deal to reduce violence.
Jun 22, 2017, 09:58 AM IST
Aid convoy reaches Syrian rebel-held area: Report
A convoy carrying medical aid entered the besieged rebel-controlled Douma area near the Syrian capital on Saturday, the official SANA news agency reported, citing the Syrian Red Crescent.
Feb 14, 2016, 00:29 AM IST
Bombardment of rebel bastion near Damascus kills 31: Monitor
At least 31 civilians were killed on Sunday in heavy bombardment of a besieged Syrian rebel stronghold east of Damascus that also struck a school, a monitoring group said.
Dec 13, 2015, 23:53 PM IST
