9 Sep 2013 13:05

Lavrov: there is sufficient evidence of Syrian militants' use of chemical arms

MOSCOW. Sept 9 (Interfax) - There is evidence to confirm that Syrian militants have used chemical weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

"In my opinion, the evidence is plentiful. There are eyewitness testimonies of the outrageous actions of armed militants; there are videos which are posted online by the militants themselves so that they can boast of their conduct," Lavrov replied to a press question if Russia had proof of the use of chemical weapons by Syrian militants.

"In addition, there are professional opinions, for instance, the opinion of International Commission member Carla del Ponte who said that she had information about the use of chemical warfare agents by the militants," the minister said.