Outrage over apparent chemical weapons attack in Syria

Affected Syrian children receive medical treatment after an alleged poisonous-gas attack in Douma, Eastern Ghouta

Source: Getty Images

The United Nations Security Council is holding hold two meetings today [Tue AM aest] following an alleged deadly chemical attack in Syria. Nine of the 15 UN Security Council members have demanded the urgent session including the United States, which blames Syria and its ally, Russia, for the assault. As Abbie O'Brien reports, Russia denies the use of chemical weapons and has called for a separate meeting to focus on what it says are "international threats to peace and security."



Share

News

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Mandarin-speaking Australians.
Understand the quirky parts of Aussie life.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Simplified Chinese Collection

Simplified Chinese Collection

Watch onDemand