OPCW says experts have taken samples in Syria's Douma

Inspectors from the global chemical arms watchdog today took samples in the Syrian town of Douma after an alleged poison gas attack, the body said.

A fact-finding mission from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) visited Douma "today to collect samples for analysis in connection with allegations of chemical weapons use on 7 April 2018.

The OPCW will evaluate the situation and consider future steps including another possible visit to Douma," the organisation said in a statement.