Father and son reunite after alleged chemical attacks

A father in Syria has been reunited with his young son, after they were separated following the alleged chemical attacks on 21 August in Damascus.

In this footage, which has been shared across social media, the boy was taken to a house to receive an emotional welcome.

The BBC's Sherie Ryder reports.

'The BBC has not been able to fully authenticate this footage, but based on additional checks made on it, it is believed to be genuine'.