Syrian rebels claim Assad regime using chemical weapons

Syrian rebel fighters have alleged that the Assad regime launched "a series of chemical attacks" on the Damascus suburbs of Adra and Douma yesterday morning.

Video posted on YouTube purports to show victims suffering from a range of symptoms associated with chemical weapon use.

ITV News Middle East Correspondent Geraint Vincent reports:

Residents reported that the attack took place during morning prayers yesterday, and approximately 400 people were showing "signs of exposure to chemical toxic gases."

The Syrian Coalition have called on the UN to investigate and again appealed to the international community to take action to stop the regime and hold Assad to account for war crimes. In a statement, the Coalition said: