Turkey condemns use of chemical weapons in Douma, Syria

Turkish foreign ministry has condemned the use of chemical weapons in a rebel-held Syrian town, Douma.

"We strongly condemn the attack, which there is strong suspicion was carried out by the regime, whose record on the use of chemical weapons is known by the international community," the ministry said.

Dozens of people were killed in the chemical attack carried out on the rebel-held town in eastern Ghouta.

Turkey has been working with allies of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for a political resolution to the crisis in Syria. Tayyip Erdogan-led government has also pressed for international action against the attacks in Douma.

"The Syrian regime must give an account for the attacks in various regions of the country at different times," President Erdogan's spokesman noted.

"The entire international community, primarily countries that have an influence on the Syrian regime, has a responsibility to take the necessary steps in order to prevent similar war crimes and crimes against humanity," noted the official statement.

(With inputs from agencies)