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UN to investigate alleged gas attack in Damascus
Up to 1,300 people are said to have been killed in the attack.
United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has called for an investigation over Wednesday’s alleged gas attack in the suburbs of Damascus.
Distressing footage has been shown of what the Syrian opposition claims are the after effects of rocket fire, which released deadly fumes over rebel-held areas.
Up to 1,300 people are said to have been killed.
The Syrian government has denied any involvement and accused the rebels of a propaganda ploy.
Thirty-five member countries have called for the UN inspection team already there to be allowed to investigate quickly.
As the UN Security Council met in emergency session over the incident, protesters gathered near its headquarters.
