United Nations chemical weapons experts have successfully reached the Syrian victims of a deadly chemical attack. The UN representatives took blood samples and interviewed the victims who survived the poison gas attack in the rebel territory of Syria's capital.

On the way to their destination, the inspectors were hit with sniper fire in what may be a desperate attempt to scare them.

Military officials from the United States, including its allies in Europe and Middle East, have met in Jordan to possibly form a council of war. The heads of military will decide whether to retaliate against Syria or not for what is said to be the worst chemical weapons attack in 25 years.

UN chemical weapons experts crossed the frontline under Mr Assad's control to inspect the reported chemical attack in the Mouadamiya suburb. It is one of the last four areas to be hit with a poisonous gas last week.

The UN has confirmed that one vehicle in its convoy sustained heavy damage due to the sniping incident from still unidentified shooters.

United Nations chemical weapons experts have successfully reached the Syrian victims of a deadly chemical attack. The UN representatives took blood samples and interviewed the victims who survived the poison gas attack in the rebel territory of Syria’s capital. (Credit: Reuters)

Australia to use UN position to find resolution to Syrian crisis

Australia currently holds the presidency of the United Nations Council and will use its position to push for an end to the Syrian crisis. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd called the deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria as a "medieval and barbaric scene".

An emergency response team attends to a chemical attack victim in Syria (Credit: Reuters)

Kevin Rudd has previously said UN inspectors must be allowed to enter Damascus to verify claims of chemical weapons use against the Assad regime's opposition and civilians in Syria. Reports claimed 330 people have died from the attack. However, other news reports have surfaced and claimed that the chemical attack claimed thousands of lives.

Mr Rudd also mentioned the decision made by John Howard's government to join the Iraq invasion without strong evidence to back up chemical weapons attack claims. He warned that Australia should be careful of making "wrong decisions made in the past".

Australia's prime minister suggested using its UN role to come up with an international resolution. Mr Rudd said that no one should quickly jump to the conclusion unless more concrete proof was taken by UN chemical weapons inspectors.

Kevin Rudd also acknowledged that any resolution concerning Syria will have to be approved by Russia which supports the regimes in China and Syria. Until then, Australia will have to wait to take action.

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