‘Proof doesn't matter to West regarding Syria chemical weapons-use allegations… as usual’

It’s no coincidence the US is warning against chemical weapons use by Damascus, while the most likely source of an attack would be rebels, to trigger a response against the Syrian government, says former US diplomat Jim Jatras.

Amid calls for a ceasefire in eastern Ghouta, Syria, figures in Western media are accusing President Bashar Assad of launching a chemical gas attack.

Eastern Ghouta is just outside the capital, Damascus, and has been occupied by various rebel and terrorist groups for years. The violence there recently escalated, with both sides accusing each other of targeting civilians.

A humanitarian corridor set up by Russia opened in eastern Ghouta on Tuesday morning to allow civilians to leave the war-ravaged district. However, despite these efforts, it is feared civilians will be prevented by rebels from leaving the warzone.

RT America’s Ed Schultz spoke to former US diplomat Jim Jatras to discuss escalating tensions in the region.......https://on.rt.com/900x
  (RT)
 27/2/18
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• Terrorist shelling attack on corridor assigned to the exit of civilians from Ghouta