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OPCW heading into Douma today

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has said that its team sent to investigate the Douma chemical attack will continue its deployment despite last night's missile strikes.

The fact-finding team is scheduled to begin its investigation today.

"The Fact-Finding Mission team of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons will continue its deployment to the Syrian Arab Republic to establish facts around the allegations of chemical weapons use in Douma," a statement from the organisation has said.