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UN 'probes post 21 August Syria chemical attacks'
Source: BBC
UN chemical weapons inspectors are investigating whether three chemical attacks were carried out in Syria after the 21 August Damascus incident that sparked threats of US military action.
A UN statement said that, in all, seven alleged incidents of chemical weapons use were under investigation.
A UN team currently in Syria is set to complete its work on Monday.
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The UN team lead by Ake Sellstrom arrived in Syria on 25 August to continue investigating allegations of chemical weapons use.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24301618
The UN statement listed the seven chemical attacks alleged to have taken place this year and which are under investigation:
Khan al-Assal, 19 March
Sheikh Maqsoud, 13 April
Saraqeb, 29 April
Ghouta, 21 August
Bahhariyeh, 22 August
Jobar, 24 August
Ashrafiah Sahnaya, 25 August
Related news about the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons' (OCW) inspection of Syria's stockpile that is starting next week: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014604324