Syrien

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Nach dem mutmaßlichen Giftgas-Einsatz in Syrien haben US-, britische und französische Streitkräfte Luft- bzw. Raketenschläge gegen vermutete Depots von Chemiewaffen in Syrien ausgeführt. Wie zu erwarten hat der UN-Sicherheitsrat getagt und...nichts erreicht, weil sich die wichtigsten Protagonisten gegenseitig gelähmt, aber dafür mit Vorwürfen überzogen haben.

Syria air strikes: US still 'locked and loaded' for new chemical attacks

President Donald Trump has warned Syria's government the US is "locked and loaded" to strike again if it carries out chemical attacks.

The warning came after the US, UK and France struck three Syrian sites in response to a suspected deadly chemical attack in the town of Douma a week ago. Syria denies any chemical use and says that attack was fabricated by rebels. A UN Security Council vote brought by Syria's ally, Russia, to condemn the US-led strikes was rejected. [...]

An emergency meeting was held by the UN Security Council on Saturday, leading to some bitter exchanges. Russia sought to secure a collective condemnation of the early morning air strikes. However, out of the 15-member council, only China and Bolivia voted in favour of the Russian resolution.

Russia's UN envoy, Vasily Nebenzia, read out a quote from President Vladimir Putin accusing the US, UK and France of "cynical disdain" in acting without waiting for the OPCW's findings. US envoy Nikki Haley said the strikes were "justified, legitimate and proportionate". [...]

CBS News reporter Seth Doane visited one of the targets in Damascus on Saturday afternoon, and found it to be a smouldering pile of rubble. The Barzeh complex is, according to the US, a centre for development, production and testing of chemical and biological weapons. Syria denies this.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43771840

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