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Syria war: US and UK say alleged rebel chemical attack 'fabricated'
Source: BBC
Syria war: US and UK say alleged rebel chemical attack 'fabricated'
7 December 2018
The US and the UK have accused the Syrian government and its Russian allies of fabricating a story accusing rebel fighters of a chemical attack.
The US state department said the purpose was to "undermine confidence" in the ceasefire in Idlib province.
Syria and Russia said shells carrying chlorine gas injured about 100 people in the government-held city of Aleppo last month.
State media showed images of residents being treated in hospital.
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On Friday, the US said it had "credible information" that the story was false and that Russian and Syrian forces had instead fired tear gas.
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7 December 2018
The US and the UK have accused the Syrian government and its Russian allies of fabricating a story accusing rebel fighters of a chemical attack.
The US state department said the purpose was to "undermine confidence" in the ceasefire in Idlib province.
Syria and Russia said shells carrying chlorine gas injured about 100 people in the government-held city of Aleppo last month.
State media showed images of residents being treated in hospital.
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On Friday, the US said it had "credible information" that the story was false and that Russian and Syrian forces had instead fired tear gas.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-46490497
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