In April 2018, the US, UK and France launched strikes on Syria for the apparent use of chemical weapons by President Bashar al-Assad’s forces in the town of Douma.
Douma Chemical Attack:
• On 7 April 2018, an alleged chemical attack in the Syrian city of Douma reportedly killed at least 70 people.
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