White Helmets Prepares New Provocations In Syria's Idlib - Russian Deputy UN Envoy

UNITED NATIONS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 25th April, 2019) The non-governmental organization White Helmets prepares new provocations to accuse the Syrian government of utilizing toxic agents against civilians in Syria's province Idlib, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vladimir Safronkov said during a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday.

"The pseudo-humanitarian personnel of the White Helmets continues to prepare ever new provocations in order to accuse the lawful authorities of using toxic agents," Safronkov said. "We see what is going on."

Safronkov noted that the remaining members of Jabhat Fatah al Sham terror group - formerly known as the Nusra Front and banned in Russia - continue to attack government position and strike indiscriminately on civilian infrastructure.

Such status quo in the province of Idlib is dangerous for the security of Syria, Safronkov added.

The White Helmets claims to be a group of volunteer rescue workers who help to prepare Syrians for attacks and carry out rescue operations. However, the group has faced severe criticism by the Syrian and Russian governments the organization is supporting terrorists and staging provocations involving chemical weapons, aimed at justifying potential foreign interventions in Syria.