Emotions on Syria are running high with the revelation
that chemical weapons were used in Ghouta, eastern Damascus, on 21 August,
causing between 300 to 1,000 victims. France has indicated that it is ready to
punish those responsible and the US has prepared its military for an imminent
strike. Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have pledged to support military action
against Assad. Pressure from the media has been mounting as President Obama’s
critics hold him to his “red line” with respect to the employment of chemical
weapons in Syria. Yet before America heads into another war, the
position of international law and a clarification of key facts is called for.
My full analysis of the implications of military strikes on Syria under international
and US law is made available by the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation at this link.
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