(AFP) - A yearlong investigation to determine who is behind deadly chemical attacks in Syria takes center stage at the United Nations this week when the panel presents itsmuch-awaited findings.
The Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) set up by the UN Security Council has been collecting evidence in nine cases of alleged noxious gas attacks on Syrian villages in 2014 and 2015.
Diplomats are hoping that the 24-member panel tasked with identifying those responsible will finally point the finger at President Bashar al-Assad's forces.
"I expect absolute clarity that there have been these chemical weapons attacks in Syria, and - to the extent that the evidence allows it - absolute clarity about who is responsible for each one," said British Ambassador Matthew Rycroft.
"We are very keen indeed to ensure full accountability. Whoever uses chemical weapons in Syria needs to be held accountable," he said. READ MORE
