The vast majority of Syria’s chemical attacks have gone unnoticed and unchallengedIn reality, the vast majority of Syria’s chemical attacks have gone unnoticed and unchallenged. Indeed, in December 2016, the Syrian regime used Sarin gas again in Palmyra. Two days before the chemical attack, the rebels declared that they would not leave the area. “From Chlorine to Sarin”: The regime often escalates its chemical weapons use following perceived positive signs from the US administration. The attack coming after US announcement of withdrawalAnother common refrain is that the regime attack came "immediately after the US announced its withdrawal from Syria".

Source: The North Africa Journal June 04, 2018 07:27 UTC