World must act over Syria chemical weapons: Hollande

June 06, 2013 01:50

French President Francois Hollande has said the growing proof of chemical weapons use in Syria "obliges the international community to act".

However, Hollande cautioned: "We can only act within the framework of international law".

He spoke hours after Syrian government forces retook full control of the strategic western town of Qusair, after a siege lasting more than two weeks.A BBC News team taken by government forces to Qusair said it was in ruins.

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