[RED DEMOCRATICA] UN will investigate alleged chemical attack in Syria

 

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	March 21, 2013 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate UN will investigate alleged chemical attack in Syria The United Nations will investigate an alleged chemical attack that killed 26 people near Aleppo, Syria. The inquiry will explore "the specific incident brought to my attention by the Syrian government," said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who emphasized the need for all sides to cooperate. "I am of course aware that there are other allegations of similar cases involving the reported use of chemical weapons," he added. 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