Arab League accuses Syria of chemical attack


August 27, 2013 at 10:51a.m.

Arab League accuses Syria of chemical attack

CAIRO (AP) - The Arab League has blamed the Syrian government for last week’s alleged chemical weapons attack near Damascus that killed hundreds, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. In an emergency meeting held today, the Arab League also called on members of the U.N. Security Council to overcome their differences and agree on “deterrent” measures against those who committed “this heinous crime.” The League said it will convene a meeting at the ministerial level next week to follow up on the situation in Syria.