Syria chemical attacks: Toll rises to 72, at least 20 children dead
April 05, 2017 11:32
Update: 20 children among 72 dead in suspected Syria chemical attack.
A suspected chemical attack yesterday, in rebel-held northwestern Syria killed civilians including children and left many more sick and gasping, causing widespread outrage.
The attack on the town of Khan Sheikhun killed at least 72 civilians and saw dozens suffer respiratory problems and symptoms including vomiting, fainting and foaming at the mouth, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said.
Syrias opposition blamed President Bashar al-Assads forces, saying the attack cast doubt on the future of peace talks.
Image: A man being given oxygen after the suspected gas attack which caused people to choke and foam at the mouth.
A suspected chemical attack yesterday, in rebel-held northwestern Syria killed civilians including children and left many more sick and gasping, causing widespread outrage.
The attack on the town of Khan Sheikhun killed at least 72 civilians and saw dozens suffer respiratory problems and symptoms including vomiting, fainting and foaming at the mouth, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said.
Syrias opposition blamed President Bashar al-Assads forces, saying the attack cast doubt on the future of peace talks.
Image: A man being given oxygen after the suspected gas attack which caused people to choke and foam at the mouth.
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