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Syria war: Trump condemns Syria for 'chemical attack' on Douma

April 8, 2018 at 10:20
FILE PHOTO: A man walks on rubble of damaged buildings in the town of Douma, Eastern Ghouta © Bassam Khabieh / Reuters
FILE PHOTO: A man walks on rubble of damaged buildings in the town of Douma, Eastern Ghouta © Bassam Khabieh / Reuters
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies Russia and Iran over a suspected chemical attack, saying there will be a "big price to pay".

Scores of people are said to have been killed in an attack on the rebel-held town of Douma on Saturday. 

The UK called for an urgent inquiry while Pope Francis said nothing could justify using chemical weapons.

Both Syria and Russia deny a chemical attack took place.

In a series of tweets, Mr Trump described President Assad as an "animal".
 


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