The truth about Douma: How Syria covered up a chemical attack
On April 7, 2018, the Syrian town of Douma, on the outskirts of the capital Damascus, was targeted by a chemical attack.
Key points
- Evidence pointed to the Syrian regime, yet proof vanished, and eyewitnesses went silent.
She also met representatives of some of the world's most powerful institutions to understand how a massive cover-up campaign had been orchestrated by the regime, with Russian support.
Eight years later, FRANCE 24's Jenna Le Bras tracked down survivors and witnesses of the deadly attack.
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