ANKARA: Turkey said yesterday that information collected by its secret services meant there was “no doubt” that the Syrian regime was behind a chemical attack on August 21.
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told a press conference: “From our point of view, based on evidence gained by our intelligence services and experts... there is no doubt, it is clear the regime is responsible.” Turkey has pointed the finger at those loyal to Bashar Al Assad since the deadly attack but this is the first time Ankara has used evidence from its intelligence services to back up the claim.
The minister also called on the international community to “present an initiative which would end the war in Syria”, in apparent reference to any multilateral action against Syria. He also criticised the lack of agreement internationally. “Unfortunately after 10 days (since the attack), we have not been able to reach an agreement,” he said, adding that if the August 21 attack went unpunished, the Syrian regime would continue its policy of “massacres”. AFP
