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Tunisia strongly condemns chemical weapons''s use in Syria

TUNIS, Aug 30 (KUNA) -- Tunisia Friday strongly condemned the use of chemical weapons in Syria regardless of attackers because this "ugly act" killed hundreds of innocent civilians, and was in blatant breach of international and humanitarian laws.
The foreign ministry called, in a statement, the punishment of behind this "crime against humanity and said it was awaiting the results of investigation of UN inspectors of the use of chemical weapons.
It reiterated support for the Syrian people and their legitimate aspirations to have a democratic state.
It said a military action against Syria would only deepen suffering of the Syrian people. (end) nm.bs KUNA 302255 Aug 13NNNN