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Syrian opposition wants missiles, military aviation banned

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Ankara, Sep 15 (IANS/ITAR -TASS) The Syrian opposition has demanded that the ban on the use of chemical weapons should be expanded to military aviation and ballistic missiles as well.

"The National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces insists the ban on use of chemical weapon is spread on use of ballistic missiles and use of aviation in settlements," an organisation communique stated.

The opposition forces also demanded that those responsible for the alleged chemical attack Aug 21 near Damascus be brought to justice at the International Criminal Court.

--IANS/ITAR-TASS

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First Published: Sep 15 2013 | 6:32 PM IST

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