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Indyplus video: ‘Chemical weapons attack’ blamed as Syria opposition says up to 1,300 killed

 

Wednesday 21 August 2013 20:22 BST
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Syrian activist networks have accused the Assad regime of firing rockets containing chemical agents, hitting the eastern suburbs of Ain Tarma, Zamalka and Jobar in the Ghouta region, killing up to 1,300 people.

There was no government comment on the claims and the reports could not be independently confirmed.

WARNING: The following video contains scenes of a graphic nature, including footage of victims of the alleged chemical attack.

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