Image from ABC.net (Australia)Row Over Claims Of Syrian Nuclear Find -- The Guardian
Claims that traces of uranium were found at the site of an alleged Syrian nuclear reactor which was bombed by Israel last year prompted a row about politically-motivated leaks yesterday.
Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said the UN body was taking very seriously allegations that Syria has a hidden atomic programme. But he declined to confirm that uranium had been detected.
Unnamed diplomats said on Monday that samples taken by UN inspectors from Kibar in northern Syria contained traces of uranium combined with other elements. The uranium was processed, suggesting some kind of nuclear link.
"It isn't enough to conclude or prove what the Syrians were doing, but the IAEA has concluded this requires further investigation," said a diplomat with links to the Vienna-based watchdog.
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My Comment: Typical of the U.N.. They find something that should not be there. Are aware of the controversy that it would cause. Decide to be quiet about it until a "consensus" is reached on how to publicize it. Will wait 6 months before releasing it.