Syrian Army Said To Be Readying Chemical Weapons

by Renee Montagne, NPR

Syrian officials deny having a chemical stockpile and insist they would never use it if they did. But a Syrian general, who defected earlier this year, confirms the chemical stockpile. He knows where the chemicals are stored, and he says rebel groups have been close to the stockpiles in and around Aleppo.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, December 11, 2012