PRO/EDR> Chemical weapons - Syria (07)

• Date: Aug 25 2013 Time: 04:00
• Description:
  Conflict -- Syria
  Some 1st responders to a reported chemical attack in Syria have died after treating victims, providing more evidence that a weapon of mass destruction was indeed used, opposition forces said Thursday [22 Aug 2013].
  "Some of them came down with similar symptoms and passed away," said Khaled Saleh, a spokesman for the Supreme Military Council of the Free Syrian Army, which the United States has provided with non-lethal aid. Saleh said at least 6 doctors had died after treating victims. "We