Historical Events tagged with "eastern ghouta"

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Military & Warfare

Chemical Attack in Douma during Syrian Conflict

April 7th, 2018 7 years ago

In early April, a chemical attack took place in Douma, a town in Eastern Ghouta, Syria. This event occurred amid the larger Eastern Ghouta offensive, where Syrian government forces sought to reclaim control from rebel groups. Eyewitness accounts reported the use of chlorine gas and possibly nerve agents, leading to significant civilian casualties. International responses were immediate, as Western nations condemned the use of chemical weapons and called for accountability.

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