Syrian defector: Assad using chemical weapons

Syrian national forces have used nerve gas as a part of the suppression of the Homs revolt. The use and stockpiling of nerve gas is banned by the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention and nerve gas is considered a WMD by the United Nations. The illegal use of nerve gas by the Syrian army to put down the rebellion in Homs may mark the first use in the conflict, and if successful, will continue to be used to quell revolt in other areas. However, Syria’s transgression may help the international community to pressure China or Russia to allow for the Security Council to take action with regards to supporting the rebels.

YNetNews, Israel

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