Malaysia condemns the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria

Malaysia condemned the alleged use of chemical weapons that has resulted in the death of hundreds of civilians and many more injured in the vicinity of Ghouta near Damascus, Syria on 21 August 2013.

A statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Datuk Sri Anifah Aman, said that if such actions were proven to be true, it is a violation of international law, and those responsible should be brought to justice.

"Malaysia calls upon the United Nations to investigate the reports and for the authorities to provide access and protection to the United Nations chemical expert team,"

According to Reuters, , Iran's Press TV reported that politician Mohammed Javad Zarif spoke to his Italian counterpart Emma Bonino on Saturday and said "We are in close contact with the Syrian government and they have reassured us that they had never used such inhumane weapons and would have the fullest cooperation with the U.N. experts to visit the areas affected.

Unverified footage shows civilians - many of them children - dead or suffering from what appear to be horrific symptoms as a result of Wednesday's attack.

Last Wednesday, Syrian opposition reported more than 1,300 people were killed when Syrian military stormed the outskirts of Damsyik with chemical weapons.