So, do we have a consensus on why Assad would want to use Chem weapons? Why not carry on with conventional weapons with Russian help which over the last few years has led to a turning of the tide. Why upset the applecart when you've got a good thing going?
because you can, you got a super-power behind you, you have won and you don't give a flying eff.
Why not use chemical weapons against rebells or ISIS? Why use it against civils few days after USA changed their policy to "Assad is not our priority"?
Because he is stupid dictator with bloodthirsty instincts? Well, it seems pretty strange
KSA, Turkey and liberals like you seems most happy with that...