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| Syria: UN Inspectors 'Shot At By Snipers' |
| 2013-08-26 |
| [NEWS.SKY] Weapons inspectors investigating an alleged chemical attack in Damascus have been shot at by snipers, a front man for the UN has said. The team's lead vehicle was "deliberately shot at multiple times" as they left a government checkpoint during a visit to part of the city where hundreds of people were allegedly killed, Martin Nesirky told Sky News. None of the inspectors, who were dressed in body armour, are believed to have been injured in the attack, which came after two mortar bombs landed close to their hotel. "The inspectors are determined to carry out the mission they are mandated to carry out," Mr Nesirky said. "But it's obvious that all sides need to extend their co-operation so they can conduct this work safely." Mr. Nesirky, without meaning to, just hit the nail on the head... Mr Nesirky said it was not clear who was responsible for the sniper attack, although Bashar al Assad's regime blamed the bombings on rebel fighters. After the shooting, the UN inspectors were able to change vehicles and are now meeting victims of the alleged chemical attack. The Assad regime said the inspections in Zamalka and Ein Tarma districts will prove allegations that chemical weapons were used against civilians, including children, were "lies". The opposition claimed 1,300 people were killed, while Doctors Without Borders said 355 people died in hospital from "neurotoxic" symptoms. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said the people of Syria deserved to know the truth, adding: "We cannot allow impunity in what appears to be a grave crime against humanity." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #6 Yeah, wait until the place is a complete hell-hole of marauders, bandits and assorted nutcases, THEN move in. Because they'll all obviously cooperate. Good plan, Einstein. I'm with the Russkies on this one - stay the hell out. |
| Posted by: Muggsey Mussolini 2013-08-26 15:47 |
| #5 Hillary: "Just like Kosovo! Run serpentine! Serpentine!" |
| Posted by: Frank G 2013-08-26 13:17 |
| #4 Instead, Pencilneck chose to deny the UN and try to destroy any evidence with artillery barrages. Provided it was 'Pencilneck' that destroyed it. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2013-08-26 11:38 |
| #3 Might defeat the intended goal of the rebels if the UN inspectors were to discover that the alleged chemical weapons were delivered via homemade rockets vs Russian artillery shells. To me, the line that makes sense that the Syrians got carried away with some of Saddam's extra nerve gas and tried to cover it up. They should have called in the UN right away. It would have crushed any sympathy the rebels might have locally and internationally if they were found to be the culprits. Instead, Pencilneck chose to deny the UN and try to destroy any evidence with artillery barrages. |
| Posted by: gorb 2013-08-26 11:12 |
| #2 One consistency in modern warfare; the Blue hats are always considered the enemy. |
| Posted by: AIRANDEE 2013-08-26 10:51 |
| #1 Might defeat the intended goal of the rebels if the UN inspectors were to discover that the alleged chemical weapons were delivered via homemade rockets vs Russian artillery shells. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2013-08-26 10:25 |