Syria: Assad regime 'ready to use chemical weapons'

16 July 2012 Last updated at 18:33 ET Help

The most senior Syrian politician to defect to the opposition has told the BBC the regime will not hesitate to use chemical weapons if it is cornered.

Nawaf Fares, ex-ambassador to Iraq, said unconfirmed reports indicated such weapons may have already been used.

Frank Gardner reports.

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