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OPCW accused of Syrian chemical attack cover-up
The ruins of Douma, Syria

FRESH doubt has been cast on an alleged 2018 chemical attack in Syria, as a cover-up of documents which debunk claims that it was carried out by the Syrian government was revealed on Saturday.

WikiLeaks released a new batch of internal documents from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on Saturday relating to its investigation into the alleged attack in Douma in April 2018.

Blame for the alleged attack was swiftly apportioned to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, with Britain, France and the US launching missile attacks in retaliation. It led to a dangerous escalation of regional tensions and allowed space for jihadists to regroup.

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