Syrian media have accused the Western coalition in the use of white phosphorus

Syrian news Agency SANA citing sources informed about the application of the international coalition led by the United States of white phosphorus in the bombing in Deir al-Zor.

according to the Agency, the airstrike was inflicted on the area of the village of Bagus - the last Bastion of ISIS* in the Syrian Arab Republic. Other information about the incident are not given.

the use of munitions containing white phosphorus is prohibited Under the Additional protocols of 1977 to the Geneva Convention relative to the protection of victims of war of 1949.

The media many times reported about the use of prohibited ammunition In coalition air strikes. The Syrian authorities have campaigned for the UN to have an impact on who is guilty.

In 2014 the US and its allies are conducting a joint operation against ISIS* in Syria and Iraq. While Syrian coalition is acting without the consent of the authorities. A few months before the head of Donald trump announced the withdrawal of troops from the country, without specifying the specific timing of the completion of the operation. According to media reports, it has to be before the summer.

*Banned in Russia as a terrorist organization



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