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United Nations accuses Syrian government of April sarin attack

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United Nations accuses Syrian government of April sarin attack


By Louisa Loveluck September 6, 2017

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Some of the victims in what UN investigators said was a chemical attack by the Syrian military in April in Khan Sheikhoun. AP.

BEIRUT — United Nations investigators formally accused the Syrian government Wednesday of using the banned nerve agent sarin in a deadly chemical weapons attack in April that left dozens of civilians dead and hundreds more wounded. The daybreak attack, the investigators said in a report, was one of more than 20 government assaults involving chemical weapons since March 2013, most of them targeting families with no part in the conflict. The commission’s report marked first time that a U.N. body has explicitly accused the Syrian government of using sarin, a chemical that pushes the nervous system into overdrive and can kill in minutes. Video footage from the scene of the attack on the northern village of Khan Sheikhoun showed men, women and infants convulsing uncontrollably. In many cases, they had no idea what had hit them — sarin is colorless, odorless and tasteless.

The attack killed at least 83 people, dozens of them women and children. According to investigators, some died in their beds. A single mother who had left her house early to work said she returned to find all of her four children dead. Images of the youngest casualties are believed to have figured in President Trump’s calculation to order missile strikes on a Syrian government airstrip days later, marking the first direct American military intervention against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian government and its Russian backers had insisted that the Khan Sheikhoun attack was the fault of opposition forces in the area, or that it was entirely fabricated. The inquiry found no supporting evidence for either claim. Despite an internationally backed effort to remove the Syrian government’s chemical weapons stockpiles, U.S. intelligence officials believe that it retains a significant quantity that could still be used for attacks on civilians.

There are only two credible scenario's here.

(1) The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) was deceived by the government of Bashar Assad when it declared that the last of Syria's chemical weapons had been destroyed by shipboard incinerators on 23 June 2014.

(2) Bashar Assad allies Russia, Iran/Hezbollah has replenished Syria's destroyed arsenal of the deadly sarin chemical weapon.
 
United Nations accuses Syrian government of April sarin attack




There are only two credible scenario's here.

(1) The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) was deceived by the government of Bashar Assad when it declared that the last of Syria's chemical weapons had been destroyed by shipboard incinerators on 23 June 2014.

(2) Bashar Assad allies Russia, Iran/Hezbollah has replenished Syria's destroyed arsenal of the deadly sarin chemical weapon.

The first option is far more likely.
 
Or option 3, Syria didn't do it.
 
Or option 3, Syria didn't do it.

According to the war crimes investigators, that is not a viable option.

The U.N. investigators interviewed 43 witnesses, victims, and first responders linked to the attack. Satellite imagery, photos of bomb remnants and early warning reports were used.

This wasn't a "one-off". 33 chemical attacks (including chlorine barrel bombs) were investigated. 27 were ascribed to Assad forces. 6 are indeterminate.

A joint inquiry by the UN and OPCW regarding Khan Sheikhoun is scheduled for release in October and will include more technical/forensic information
 
well, one thing is for sure; it prodded Donnie Cheeto into blowing $100 million in a failed missile attack in a failed attempt to make himself look like 'the man' ......... with no plan ........ as Brandon stated, "insecurity, negativity" ...........


 
Israeli airstrikes target Syrian research center linked to chemical weapons

Israeli jets yesterday destroyed a branch facility of the Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC) near the town of Masyaf in western Syria. Also struck was a nearby warehouse. Unofficial accounts from Israel said the SSRC facilities housed chemical weapons and precision missiles and were destroyed by Israeli air-to-ground missiles fired from Lebanese airspace. The Syrian government SSRC is responsible for the R&D and fabrication of chemical and biological weapons and barrel bombs.
 
United Nations accuses Syrian government of April sarin attack




There are only two credible scenario's here.

(1) The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) was deceived by the government of Bashar Assad when it declared that the last of Syria's chemical weapons had been destroyed by shipboard incinerators on 23 June 2014.

(2) Bashar Assad allies Russia, Iran/Hezbollah has replenished Syria's destroyed arsenal of the deadly sarin chemical weapon.

There are way more than 2 scenarios. There are at least 3, the third one being that the UN is biased and making stuff up, advancing the same agenda the notorious White Hats are.
 
It is very possible that the government behind the Sarin attack was in fact Turkey.

Turkey or Israel. Anything to sow discontent and misinformation.
 
RE: United Nations accuses Syrian government of April sarin attack
※→ Abbazorkzog

Not to be a smart ass; but (respectfully), walk me through the process by which you come to this conclusion.

It is very possible that the government behind the Sarin attack was in fact Turkey.
(RUMOR)

Back in 2013, there were arrests and indictments made relative to a specific type of the Sarin Nerve Agent Weapon (GB). The Russians (if they are to be trusted) tested samples from the target area and confirmed that it was a GB (military) weapons grade agent; but NOT of the type and kind known to be associated with Syria.

While the GB trail has way-points that traverses Turkish territory, the point of origin does not appear to have been released.

Several of the open-source stories suggest that the transfer was in component form; additionally suggesting that assembly was made by DAESH; or DAESH allied affiliates.

As of yet, this seems (open-source) to be an incident by some illegal commercial enterprises and not operations sanctioned by Turkey or the Assad Governments.

(QUESTIONS)

• Who is the original source of the material?
• What markers or indicators or chemical footprint is no the materials?
• Where were the materials being shipped?

• Who was the cook behind the mixture?
• What kind of weapons were being manufactured?
• Where is the lab and special handling equipment?​

Before we start to alleged that this country (government) or that country (government) is involved in the transfer of CWs ingredients to this of that Jihadist, Virulent Fedayeen, Hostile Insurgent, Radicalized Islamist, or Regional Asymmetric Fighters, there are obviously a book of questions that should be answered.

While I don't find it so impossible that the Special Weapons traders (any nationality) would be involved, I find it rather curious that either government (for that matter any government) would be involved. It was not all that long ago that (when I was still in Iraq - 2005) men of undisclosed nationalities were arrested for attempting to sell 173g of a mixture that was 17% U-235 and 83% U-238 for $7 Million. Similarly, Moldovan National Police made apprehensions on a half-dozen people for attempting to sell more than 1kg of uranium-235 with a value of approximately $20 Million. It is reported that they were intending to sell the material to an unidentified individual from North Africa (Arab League Territory).

All across the Arab League (22 Countries) are a mountain of weapons sales. There are more Hostile Arab Organizations (HoAO) than one might suspect, and you need a score card to keep-up with who id doing what and with whom.

Most Respectfully,
R
 
RE: United Nations accuses Syrian government of April sarin attack
※→ Abbazorkzog

Not to be a smart ass; but (respectfully), walk me through the process by which you come to this conclusion.


(RUMOR)

Back in 2013, there were arrests and indictments made relative to a specific type of the Sarin Nerve Agent Weapon (GB). The Russians (if they are to be trusted) tested samples from the target area and confirmed that it was a GB (military) weapons grade agent; but NOT of the type and kind known to be associated with Syria.

While the GB trail has way-points that traverses Turkish territory, the point of origin does not appear to have been released.

Several of the open-source stories suggest that the transfer was in component form; additionally suggesting that assembly was made by DAESH; or DAESH allied affiliates.

As of yet, this seems (open-source) to be an incident by some illegal commercial enterprises and not operations sanctioned by Turkey or the Assad Governments.

(QUESTIONS)

• Who is the original source of the material?
• What markers or indicators or chemical footprint is no the materials?
• Where were the materials being shipped?

• Who was the cook behind the mixture?
• What kind of weapons were being manufactured?
• Where is the lab and special handling equipment?​

Before we start to alleged that this country (government) or that country (government) is involved in the transfer of CWs ingredients to this of that Jihadist, Virulent Fedayeen, Hostile Insurgent, Radicalized Islamist, or Regional Asymmetric Fighters, there are obviously a book of questions that should be answered.

While I don't find it so impossible that the Special Weapons traders (any nationality) would be involved, I find it rather curious that either government (for that matter any government) would be involved. It was not all that long ago that (when I was still in Iraq - 2005) men of undisclosed nationalities were arrested for attempting to sell 173g of a mixture that was 17% U-235 and 83% U-238 for $7 Million. Similarly, Moldovan National Police made apprehensions on a half-dozen people for attempting to sell more than 1kg of uranium-235 with a value of approximately $20 Million. It is reported that they were intending to sell the material to an unidentified individual from North Africa (Arab League Territory).

All across the Arab League (22 Countries) are a mountain of weapons sales. There are more Hostile Arab Organizations (HoAO) than one might suspect, and you need a score card to keep-up with who id doing what and with whom.

Most Respectfully,
R

No offense taken. It's just one of my conspiracy theories, is all. ;) You seem like a very knowledgeable person, however. Are you of the mind that it is possible that the UN is wrong and that it is in fact not the Assad regime, but in fact one of the puppet-masters behind it?
 
Re: United Nations accuses Syrian government of April Sarin Attack
Specific References:
Office of the High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR)
• Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact-Finding Mission (FFM): Khan Shaykhun (Idlib Province, Syrian Arab Republic) Event 4 APR 17

S/1510/2017
Report of the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission in Syria regarding an alleged incident in Khan Shaykhun, Syrian Arab Republic April 2017
29/06/2017​
S/1497/2017​
Status Update of the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission in Syria Regarding a Reported Incident in Khan Shaykhun, 4 April 2017
12/05/2017​

※→ Abbazorkzog, et al,

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EXCERPT... ⇒ Are you of the mind that it is possible that the UN is wrong and that it is in fact not the Assad regime, but in fact one of the puppet-masters behind it?
(GENERALIZATION)

As for me, I'm quite sure that there are not enough (open-source) data points out there, that supports the judgment based on an understanding of the facts of the situation. There is little question, but that a Chemical Weapon was discharged.

(COMMENT on SUBSTANCE)

An important outcomes of the laboratory analysis stands out to me. You will notice that in nearly every test where positive result was detected, you will notice that one chemical (in particular) was nearly everywhere; in the charts and tables it is noted as DIMP. DIMP is (Diisopropyl Methylphosphonate) is a chemically impure by-product resulting from the manufacture of Sarin (GB).

Also remarkable is the consistant presence of Hexamethylenetermine; a chemical compound used in the manufacture of High Explosives like C-4 (plastic) and RDX. But it is also used a corrosion inhibitor --- a problem with Sarin (GB) storage.

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(COMMENT on PERPETRATOR)

It is possible that an air delivered conventional munition destroyed a site used for the manufactoring Sarin or a Sarin like compound. We simply do not know. While there is a very high probability that the munition that killed 80 people in a City of 34,000 --- a very small kill zone, the point of origin has yet to be determined. It is just assumed that the Syrian Air Force carried out the strike. While it may be obvious to the casual outside observer, it is ot obvious to me. Yes, sure the Syrian Goverment (pro-Assad) could have been responsible for the release, I merely see very vague assumptions (I would want to know). I don't think that we have enough information to make that call; the lines of inquiry being limited.

(SIDE BAR)

Sarin does not last long once it is disbursed. You would not expect to find liquid Sarin that has been released in the the atmosphere after an hour.

Russian involvement



  • Official: Russia knew Syrian chemical attack was coming - AP Top News, April 10, 2017 But the official said the presence of the surveillance drone over the hospital couldn't have been a coincidence, and that Russia must have known the chemical weapons attack was coming and that victims were seeking treatment.

If the Russian knew in advance of a Chemical Weapons attack, then there is more to the story than meets the eye.

Most Respectfully,
R
 
Although I can no longer remember the article title or specific online media, I recall a story I read written by a Western journalist who was in Khan Sheikhoun the day after the sarin attack. The locals told him that the Syrians dropped the sarin canisters from the air. They took him to the partially destroyed warehouse that the Assad government claimed was where terrorists were making the sarin. The people said the warehouse had been abandoned for a long time. He found no evidence of a laboratory, or chemicals, and agreed that the warehouse looked like it had not been used by anyone for a long time. The article also contained about three pics from inside the warehouse. There was nothing there that suggested a sarin making facility.
 
I remember junior bush and how he admitted he was misleaded about Iraq
 
Re: United Nations accuses Syrian government of April Sarin Attack
※→ Rogue Valley, et al,

Yes, I recall an article or two concerning the location (Point of Origin) --- and the suspicious warehouse.

Although I can no longer remember the article title or specific online media, I recall a story I read written by a Western journalist who was in Khan Sheikhoun the day after the sarin attack. The locals told him that the Syrians dropped the sarin canisters from the air. They took him to the partially destroyed warehouse that the Assad government claimed was where terrorists were making the sarin. The people said the warehouse had been abandoned for a long time. He found no evidence of a laboratory, or chemicals, and agreed that the warehouse looked like it had not been used by anyone for a long time. The article also contained about three pics from inside the warehouse. There was nothing there that suggested a sarin making facility.
(COMMENT)

There are all kinds of reports out there that fog the issue (the basic interrogatives: who, what, where, when and why).
There are all sorts of discrepancies as to the time (the Russians say one thing - Syrians say another).
There was an initial discrepancy as to whether or not it was a Chlorine or Sarin attack.
The Syrian Army said “attacked an arms depot belonging to al-Nusra Front chemical weapons.”
The local population show investigators and news reporters a relatively small crater in the street (claim this was the point of impact), while others report the bomb hit something altogether.
Lack of debris evidence is suspicious as well.
etc

There is enough disinformation floating around that it will never be clear. It will be ike the JFK assassination; everyone saw it, there are pictures, yet the interpretation of the event is still questionable.

Most Respectfully,
R
 
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