Monday, December 3, 2012

Worrying Signs Regarding Syria's Chemical Weapons

Official: 'Worrying Signs' Regarding Syria's Chemical Weapons -- CNN

U.S. intelligence is concerned about the Syrian government's intent regarding its vast chemical weapons stockpiles after what one senior U.S. official described as "worrying signs" of activity in "the last few days."

"There are concerns the regime may be considering use of chemical weapons" the official told CNN. But the official stressed that the Obama administration has not come to a final conclusion about Syria's intent.

"This isn't just about movement, but about potential intent to make certain chemical weapons ready for use." The official admitted it is not entirely clear to the United States what the Syrian government is up to, or if this latest development was ordered specifically by the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

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More News On Worrying Signs Regarding Syria's Chemical Weapons

Syria Moves Its Chemical Weapons, and U.S. and Allies Cautiously Take Note -- New York Times
Report: West worried by Syria chemical weapons activities
-- Jerusalem Post
Report: New Activity at Syrian Chemical Weapon Sites -- Arutz Sheva
Mideast’s WMD ‘red line’ gauntlet
-- Bennett Ramberg, Reuters
Will he do it and use chemical weapons? -- Al Arabiya News

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