CLEAN : Jordan: Save the Children Syria chief comments 'chemical' attack

The video discusses the commitment of local Syrian communities to maintain essential services amidst challenges. It highlights a chemical attack in Martha Newman, indicating symptoms in children and the inadequacy of local healthcare facilities. The video also addresses the difficulty in confirming casualty numbers due to scattered victims seeking help. Despite a 2013 UN resolution banning chemical attacks, such incidents persist, suggesting a breakdown in agreements. The UN Security Council is set to discuss these attacks, emphasizing the need for an independent investigation to identify the perpetrators and the chemicals used.

What is one of the main challenges faced by local Syrian communities in maintaining essential services?

• Shortage of educational materials

• Impact of chemical attacks on healthcare facilities

• Frequent power outages

• Lack of commitment from the community

What symptoms were observed in children affected by the chemical attack in Idlib?

• Rashes and itching

• Fever and headache

• Difficulties breathing and watery eyes

• Stomach ache and dizziness

Why is it difficult to provide adequate medical care in Idlib?

• Lack of trained medical staff

• Targeting of healthcare facilities

• Insufficient funding for hospitals

• Remote location of the city

What was the expectation after the UN resolution in 2013 regarding chemical attacks?

• They would be monitored more closely

• They would be limited to certain areas

• They would be completely banned

• They would increase in frequency

What is the purpose of the UN Security Council's session mentioned in the transcript?

• To negotiate peace talks

• To address the issue of chemical weapons attacks

• To plan a humanitarian mission

• To discuss economic sanctions