The Government has condemned the Assad regime for its chemical attacks in Syria.

It said that in a statement on Wednesday it had said that although there was not 100 per cent proof that these chemical poisons were used by the Assad regime but all circumstantial evidence points in that direction, convincing information was given yesterday by US Secretary of State John Kerry, who testified to satellite detection evidence of rockets fired from regime controlled areas striking neighbourhoods where the chemical attacks reportedly occurred.

The Foreign Ministry said this made the case against the Assad regime, as being the perpetrator and the one responsible for these heineous acts, more plausible and more credible.

It said the “Government condemns unreservedly the perpetrators of such henious crimes, and reiterates its firm belief that such atrocious crimes cannot go unpunished, and that those responsible should eventually be held responsible for their actions according to international law”.

It also expressed strong reservations against any military intervention of retaliation against the regime.

“This stand against any military action is based on the fact that any military intervention, however small in such a turbulent region, will in all probability ignite the whole region, and lead to an escalation of hostilities upon which no will have any control whatsoever.

“The Government of Malta once again appeals to the international community and to the United Nations Security Council to lead the way towards diplomatic solutions, and the convening of the Geneva II Conference.”