Previous inquiries have determined that chemical weapons were used, but did not specify by whom. A panel of investigators from the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons submitted the report on Wednesday to members of the United Nations Security Council. Mr. Assad and his subordinates have consistently denied government forces have used chemical weapons in the conflict. Mr. Assad’s compliance with commitments made by signing the chemical weapons treaty have long been suspect. There was no immediate comment from the Syrian government on the findings in the report submitted to the Security Council on Wednesday.

Source: International New York Times August 25, 2016 02:45 UTC