Syrian opposition activists say that the military has used chemical weapons against the Al Yarmouk district of Damascus, an area of the city comprised predominantly of Palestinian refugees, Israel Radio reported.
Palestinian sources said that 22 people have been killed in the area, most from inhalation of poisonous gases.
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In what was considered a significant tactical and moral victory, forces battling to overthrow Syrian President Bashar Assad captured the Yarmouk region this past December.
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Palestinian sources said that 22 people have been killed in the area, most from inhalation of poisonous gases.
Related:
'Capturing Yarmouk camp another Syrian rebel gain'
PA heads to Syria to stop attacks on Palestinians
In what was considered a significant tactical and moral victory, forces battling to overthrow Syrian President Bashar Assad captured the Yarmouk region this past December.
'Syrian army uses chemical weapons against Palestinians' | JPost | Israel News