A nun in Qara, Syria, claims she has “evidence” proving video footage of the deadly chemical attack in Syria was fabricated. Mother Agnes Mariam el-Salib, mother superior of St. James Monastery, told Russia Today that she plans to submit her findings to the United Nations Human Rights Commission. Before we go any further, it must be noted that RT is widely considered to be the media mouthpiece of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime. Given the political differences in the Syria conflict between the U.S. and Russia, as well as the numerous conspiracy theories surrounding the chemical attack, it’s hard to know what to discount and what to take seriously. Yet, here we have an unlikely story that may get some attention in the news – but can anyone really trust Russia Today? Assuming the outlet didn’t alter the nun’s quotes in any way, let’s start by examining exactly what she told RT. Mother Agnes, a catholic nun who has lived in Syria for 20 years, says she has “carefully studied the footage” of the chemical attack in Syria and plans to “present a written analysis on it a bit later.” She claims the “whole affair was a frame-up” and “prepared in advance with the goal of framing the Syrian government as the perpetrator.” Here’s what she considers to be “key evidence” in her research:
Posted on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 02:16:00 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015