Syrian Government Nears Control of Enclave Hit by Suspected Chemical Attack

French President Emmanuel Macron says there is proof the regime used chemical weapons

Footage released by Douma Revolution show patients being treated at a hospital in Syria after an alleged chemical weapons attack. Viewer discretion is advised. PHOTO: SYRIA CIVIL DEFENCE/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES

The Syrian government is close to taking full control of a rebel enclave near the capital just days after an alleged chemical weapons attack there sparked international outrage and calls for a retaliatory strike against the Assad regime.

French President Emmanuel Macron said there is proof the regime used chemical weapons last weekend in the rebel-held city of Douma, the biggest town in Eastern Ghouta, though he didn’t give details of the proof or how it was obtained.

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