Syria: Possible international armed intervention after alleged chemical weapons attack

Headline Title: Syria: Possible international armed intervention after alleged chemical weapons attack 29 August 2013 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSIntroductionIn recent days, a number of governments have signalled their intention to take military action against the Syrian government, which they hold responsible for the alleged chemical weapons attacks of 21 August. Scores of civilians, including many children, were apparently killed in the attacks on the outskirts of Syria’s capital, Damascus. Amnesty International neither condemns nor condones such an armed international intervention. It…

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