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The truth about Douma: How Syria covered up a chemical attack

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French journalist Jenna Le Bras investigated a 2018 chemical attack on Douma, Syria, where regime evidence was suppressed and survivors went silent. She interviewed survivors and met with powerful institutions to uncover a Russian-backed cover-up campaign. The investigation revealed a systematic effort to hide the attack's details, though specific numbers and the full scope of the cover-up remain partially obscured by the evidence's limitations.

Key points

• On April 7, 2018, a chemical attack struck Douma, Syria, resulting in casualties and a disappearance of key evidence and eyewitness accounts.

Context

This investigation by FRANCE 24's Jenna Le Bras examines a 2018 chemical attack on Douma, Syria, where regime evidence was suppressed and survivors went silent. She interviewed survivors and met with powerful institutions to uncover a Russian-backed cover-up campaign.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the 2018 attack timeline and the journalist's interviews with survivors and institutional representatives. Specific casualty numbers, the full extent of the cover-up, and the identities of key perpetrators remain unverified or partially obscured.

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