widespread use of chemical weapons in syria, say experts

The following piece was published 18 September 2013, SBS World News Australia Radio.

By Ildi Amon
Melbourne

United Nations inspectors say chemical weapons have been used on a wide scale in the 30 month old Syrian conflict.

And they have concluded there's clear evidence sarin gas killed hundreds in one key attack near Damascus last month.

But the inspectors have not said who they think was responsible.

Ildi Amon reports.