UN investigates alleged use of white phosphorus in Syria
by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor from World news | The Guardian on (#4SSRZ)
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UN chemical weapons inspectors have announced they are gathering information following accusations that burning white phosphorus was used by Turkish forces against children in Syria earlier this week.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said on Friday morning that "it was aware of the situation and is collecting information with regard to possible use of chemical weapons".
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