With the Syrian government gesturing on Saturday that it will allow United Nations inspectors access to the site near Damascus where it is alleged chemical weapons were used, the international community should throw its weight behind the UN so that its inspectors can produce a report on the issue through a justifiable investigation.

On Wednesday, three days after the arrival of UN inspectors in Syria, pro-opposition activists in Syria posted gruesome photos and video alleging that Syrian government troops used chemical weapons when attacking rebel-held areas east of Damascus.

The allegation has made the UN experts' mission in Syria even more important and urgent.