21:59, 08-Apr-2018
Alleged Chemical Weapons Attack: Gas attack reported on Syrian rebel enclave, gov't denies attack
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A deadly gas attack has been reported in Syria and footage on social media appears showed people, including several children, apparently being treated for gas related injuries at an emergency clinic. The alleged attack is said to have hit the rebel enclave of Douma. A warning to our viewers, you may find the following images to be disturbing.
Anti-government medical organizations have provided different figures on what they say is death toll, with some ranging from 40, to as high as 150. The Syria government has denied any attack and accused rebel group Army of Islam of spreading false news at a time when its control of the town is collapsing.
And Syrian media are now reporting that the government has struck a deal with the Army of Islam rebels in Douma. They will leave the town and head to the north of Syria in the next 48 hours.