UN investigates alleged Turkish use of white phosphorus in Syria
Kurdish medics says at least six people in hospital with burns from ‘unknown weapons’
UN chemical weapons inspectors have announced they are gathering information following accusations that burning white phosphorus was used by Turkish forces against children in Syria earlier this week.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said on Friday morning that “it was aware of the situation and is collecting information with regard to possible use of chemical weapons”.