Assad forces hit town near Damascus by toxic gas, kill 5: activists

(Zaman Alwasl)- Syrian activists have posted photographs and videos on Wednesday that they say shows toxic gas symptoms to back up claims that Bashar al-Assad's forces used chemical weapons in attacks on Jobar town near Damascus.

Activists say five people have been killed and dozens infected.

Jobar’s attacks coincide with the first anniversary of chemical offensive on August 21, 2013, in Eastern Ghouta,  more than 1500 people passed away, NGO's said. (With agencies)