Chemical weapons use in Syria must be investigated, says watchdog
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Chemical weapons use in Syria must be investigated, says watchdog

Hindustan Times  

By Anthony Deutsch Chemical weapons use in Syria must be investigated, says watchdog AMSTERDAM -The head of the chemical weapons watchdog said on Thursday he would ask Syria's new leaders to grant investigators access to the country to continue work identifying perpetrators of attacks that killed and injured thousands during the civil war. Speaking ahead of the meeting, U.S. ambassador to the OPCW, Nicole Shampaine, said Washington viewed Assad's fall as an extraordinary chance to rid Syria of chemical weapons. Arias said the evolving political landscape in Syria offered an opportunity for the organisation to finally obtain clarifications on the full extent and scope of the Syrian chemical weapons programme after 11 years of inspections. That unit and a joint U.N.-OPCW mechanism have already identified Syria's armed forces as having used chemical weapons nine times between 2015 and 2017.

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Dealing with Assad’s toxic legacy, one secret chemical lab at a time
1 week, 1 day ago

Dealing with Assad’s toxic legacy, one secret chemical lab at a time

CNN  

Damascus, Syria CNN — People in the Jaramana suburb of Damascus always thought something strange was happening at the nearby state security facility. Visiting the site last month with the Syrian Civil Defense, the volunteer non-governmental organization also known as the White Helmets, CNN witnessed first-hand the hazmat team’s chemical agent detectors repeatedly going off, indicating the presence of toxic …

‘Death was everywhere’: Syria’s chemical weapon victims share their trauma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Death was everywhere’: Syria’s chemical weapon victims share their trauma

Al Jazeera  

Since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s chemical weapon victims have recounted their trauma without fear of reprisal. The regime of Bashar al-Assad had just fired rockets filled with sarin gas at Zamalka, and people were shouting: “Chemical weapon attack! “Just the name ‘Bashar al-Assad’ would instil fear in all of us.” As the al-Assad regime committed a growing …

Opinion: The U.S. should not yet trust Syria’s new regime
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Opinion: The U.S. should not yet trust Syria’s new regime

LA Times  

After a half century of Assad family dictatorial rule, Bashar Assad has fled and Syrians can finally celebrate the end of a horrific regime that gassed, starved and murdered its own people. The fall of the Assad regime is also strategically beneficial to the U.S. and its allies in the region by virtue of removing a linchpin of Iran’s “axis …

Concern over Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile triggers emergency meeting of global monitor
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Concern over Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile triggers emergency meeting of global monitor

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The global chemical weapons watchdog opened an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss the situation in Syria over concerns about the country’s stockpile of toxic chemicals in the wake of the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons told Syria on Monday the country is under obligations to comply with …

Concern over Syria's chemical weapons stockpile triggers emergency meeting of global monitor
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Concern over Syria's chemical weapons stockpile triggers emergency meeting of global monitor

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The global chemical weapons watchdog …

Global chemical arms monitoring watchdog convenes meeting to discuss Syria situation
1 month ago

Global chemical arms monitoring watchdog convenes meeting to discuss Syria situation

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The global chemical weapons watchdog will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss the situation in Syria over concerns about the country’s stockpile of toxic chemicals. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons told Syria on Monday it is under obligations to comply with rules to safeguard and destroy dangerous substances, such as chlorine …

Race against time to find Assad's stockpile of chemical weapons
1 month ago

Race against time to find Assad's stockpile of chemical weapons

Daily Mail  

Israel and the US are involved in a race against time to find and destroy Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's stockpile of toxic chemical weapons in a bid to stop them 'falling into the hands of extremists'. Now that Assad and members of his family have reportedly fled Syria to Moscow, Israel and the US have began launching attacks on the …

Global chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons
1 month ago

Global chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The global chemical weapons watchdog said Monday that it reminded Syria of its obligations to comply with rules to safeguard certain toxic chemicals after rebels entered the capital Damascus over the weekend and overthrew Syrian President Bashar Assad. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said in a statement it has been “monitoring closely the …

Israel launches airstrikes in Syria, foreign minister says chemical weapons sites targeted
1 month ago

Israel launches airstrikes in Syria, foreign minister says chemical weapons sites targeted

Firstpost  

Israel has said it has launched airstrikes on sites suspected to have been storing chemical weapons in Syria. A day after Syrian rebels seized capital Damascus, toppling Bashar al-Assad after 53-year-long rule of the family, Israel said it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in the country. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Monday the strikes …

What chemical weapons does Syria have? Why is the world worried after Assad’s ouster?
1 month ago

What chemical weapons does Syria have? Why is the world worried after Assad’s ouster?

Firstpost  

The world watched as Islamist rebels seized Damascus and Bashar al-Assad, whose family has ruled Syria for decades, fled to seek refuge with his long-time ally Russia. Despite the ban, the previous Assad regime is thought to have repeatedly used chemical weapons – particularly sarin gas – against its citizens since the outbreak of the civil war. The previous Bashar …

Israel strikes suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria
1 month ago

Israel strikes suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria

The Independent  

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Israel hits suspected chemical weapon targets, long-range rockets in Syria
1 month ago

Israel hits suspected chemical weapon targets, long-range rockets in Syria

India Today  

Israel has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile actors, the foreign minister said Monday. "That’s why we attacked strategic weapons systems, like, for example, remaining chemical weapons, or long-range missiles and rockets, in order that they will not fall in the hands of extremists". …

International watchdog investigation finds Islamic State used mustard gas in 2015 attack in Syria
10 months, 2 weeks ago

International watchdog investigation finds Islamic State used mustard gas in 2015 attack in Syria

The Independent  

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International watchdog investigation finds Islamic State used mustard gas in 2015 attack in Syria
10 months, 2 weeks ago

International watchdog investigation finds Islamic State used mustard gas in 2015 attack in Syria

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — An international investigative team said Thursday that its probe into a 2015 attack in Syria found “reasonable grounds to believe” that the Islamic State group used mustard gas, the latest finding of use of poison gas and nerve agents in Syria’s grinding civil war. The report by the Investigation and Identification team of the Organization for …

Members of global chemical weapons watchdog vote to keep Syria from getting poison gas materials
1 year, 1 month ago

Members of global chemical weapons watchdog vote to keep Syria from getting poison gas materials

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The annual meeting of member states of the global chemical weapons watchdog on Thursday called on countries to prevent the sale or transfer to Syria of raw materials and equipment that could be used to create poison gas and nerve agents. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said in a statement that its annual …

Assad arrest warrant: ‘Hope and pain’ for Syrian chemical attack survivors
1 year, 1 month ago

Assad arrest warrant: ‘Hope and pain’ for Syrian chemical attack survivors

Al Jazeera  

Taking a breath becomes increasingly difficult, foam starts pouring out of your mouth, your vision becomes blurred and your heartbeat slows right down. “We were destined to live, but not everyone survived.” Today, Namour heads the Association of Victims of Chemical Weapons, one of the organisations that brought a lawsuit which has led to the issue of a French arrest …

France issues arrest warrants for Syrian President, three generals alleging involvement in war crimes
1 year, 1 month ago

France issues arrest warrants for Syrian President, three generals alleging involvement in war crimes

The Hindu  

French judicial authorities on November 15 issued international arrest warrants for Syrian President Bashar Assad, his brother and two Army generals for their alleged involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity, including a 2013 chemical attack on rebel-held Damascus suburbs, lawyers for Syrian victims said. The investigation into the two chemical weapons attacks has been conducted under universal jurisdiction …

France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s al-Assad
1 year, 1 month ago

France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s al-Assad

Al Jazeera  

The warrant charges Syria’s president with complicity in ‘crimes against humanity and complicity in war crimes’. France has issued international arrest warrants for Syria’s president, his brother and two other senior officials over the use of banned chemical weapons against civilians in Syria, according to a judicial source and lawyers representing victims. The arrest warrants charge Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, …

A decade after a sarin gas attack in a Damascus suburb, Syrian survivors lose hope for justice
1 year, 4 months ago

A decade after a sarin gas attack in a Damascus suburb, Syrian survivors lose hope for justice

Associated Press  

AFRIN, Syria — One summer night a decade ago, the al-Shami family was woken up by a roaring sound or rockets but it wasn’t followed by the usual explosions. Al-Shami’s mother, three sisters and two brothers died that night — victims of the Aug. 21, 2013 sarin gas attack that killed hundreds and left thousands of others hurt. In 2013, …

The legacy of chemical attacks and other atrocities won’t give Syria peace
1 year, 4 months ago

The legacy of chemical attacks and other atrocities won’t give Syria peace

Al Jazeera  

Despite the normalisation efforts by Arab states, Syria will not be stabilised until there is justice and accountability. A year earlier, US President Barack Obama had declared the use of chemical weapons by the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad a “red line”. Yet, Bashar al-Assad’s regime continued to use chemical weapons against the Syrian people frequently, facing no significant …

US vows to keep Syria’s chemical weapons program in UN spotlight over Russian and Chinese opposition
1 year, 5 months ago

US vows to keep Syria’s chemical weapons program in UN spotlight over Russian and Chinese opposition

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States and its allies vowed Tuesday to keep Syria’s failure to account for its chemical weapons program in the spotlight at the U.N. Security Council every month despite opposition from Russia and China. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the council Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government “has repeatedly lied to the international community” and to investigators from …

US has destroyed last of its chemical weapons arsenal, says Biden
1 year, 6 months ago

US has destroyed last of its chemical weapons arsenal, says Biden

India Today  

The last of the United States’ declared chemical weapons stockpile was destroyed at a sprawling military installation in eastern Kentucky, the White House announced Friday, a milestone that closes a chapter of warfare dating back to World War I. “For more than 30 years, the United States has worked tirelessly to eliminate our chemical weapons stockpile,” President Joe Biden said …

Global chemical weapons watchdog says it found no evidence to back Syrian claim of 2017 gas attack
1 year, 6 months ago

Global chemical weapons watchdog says it found no evidence to back Syrian claim of 2017 gas attack

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The global chemical weapons watchdog said Tuesday it found no evidence to support a claim by Syria that its forces were attacked using toxic gas in 2017. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said that its fact-finding mission concluded that “there are no reasonable grounds to determine that chemicals were used as a weapon” …

UN investigators compiling evidence on chemical weapons use by Islamic State extremists in Iraq
1 year, 7 months ago

UN investigators compiling evidence on chemical weapons use by Islamic State extremists in Iraq

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — U.N. investigators are compiling evidence on the development and use of chemical weapons by Islamic State extremists in Iraq after they seized about a third of the country in 2014, and are advancing work on the militant group’s gender-based violence and crimes against children, Sunni and Shiite Muslims, Christians and Yazidis, the head of the investigative team …

Syria slams chemical watchdog report on 2018 attack
1 year, 11 months ago

Syria slams chemical watchdog report on 2018 attack

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria on Thursday dismissed the global chemical weapons watchdog’s statement, which said that investigators had found “reasonable grounds to believe” the Syrian air force dropped two cylinders of chlorine gas in 2018 on then-rebel-held town of Douma. Syria’s permanent representative to OPCW, Ambassador Milad Atieh, told reporters that the OPCW has been biased towards “Western positions.” “The …

Syria ‘totally rejects’ watchdog report on 2018 chemical attack
1 year, 11 months ago

Syria ‘totally rejects’ watchdog report on 2018 chemical attack

Al Jazeera  

OPCW report found that at least one Syrian air force helicopter dropped toxic gas on the rebel-held town of Douma. Syria has rejected a report by the global chemical weapons watchdog that blamed Damascus for a 2018 poison gas attack which killed 43 people, calling it “false”. In the OPCW report, investigators said there were “reasonable grounds to believe” that …

Watchdog blames Syria’s air force for deadly chlorine attack
1 year, 11 months ago

Watchdog blames Syria’s air force for deadly chlorine attack

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The global chemical weapons watchdog said Friday that its investigators found “reasonable grounds to believe” Syria’s air force dropped two cylinders containing chlorine gas on the city of Douma in April 2018, killing 43 people. “The use of chemical weapons in Douma – and anywhere – is unacceptable and a breach of international law,” OPCW Director-General …

OPCW blames Syria gov’t for 2018 chlorine gas attack in Douma
1 year, 11 months ago

OPCW blames Syria gov’t for 2018 chlorine gas attack in Douma

Al Jazeera  

Chemical weapons watchdog concludes that a Syrian air force helicopter dropped two cylinders ‘containing toxic chlorine gas on two apartment buildings’ in rebel-held town five years ago. The global chemical weapons watchdog has concluded there are “reasonable grounds” to believe that Syrian government forces carried out a chemical weapons attack in a rebel-held town that killed dozens of people nearly …

Chemical weapons use from Syrian war stokes Ukraine’s fears
2 years, 8 months ago

Chemical weapons use from Syrian war stokes Ukraine’s fears

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The chilling scenes from Syria of victims twitching and gasping for air after chlorine cylinders were dropped from helicopters in towns and villages were broadcast over and over in the course of country’s civil war. Hundreds were killed, including many children, in dozens of poison gas attacks widely blamed on President Bashar Assad’s forces under the protection of …

Chemical weapons watchdog ‘concerned’ by Mariupol reports
2 years, 8 months ago

Chemical weapons watchdog ‘concerned’ by Mariupol reports

Al Jazeera  

Reports first emerged Ukraine’s far-right Azov battalion that a Russian drone had dropped a ‘poisonous substance’ on troops and civilians. The world’s chemical weapons watchdog has said it was “concerned” about reports of the use of chemical weapons in the besieged Ukrainian port of Mariupol. “All 193 OPCW Member States, including the Russian Federation and Ukraine, are parties to the …

UN council to meet on Russian claim of US labs in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

UN council to meet on Russian claim of US labs in Ukraine

Firstpost  

The United States for months has warned about Russian ‘false flag’ operations to create a pretext for the invasion United Nations: The UN Security Council scheduled a meeting Friday at Russia’s request to discuss what Moscow claims are “the military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine,” allegations vehemently denied by the Biden administration. Psaki called Russia’s …

White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration publicly warned Wednesday that Russia might seek to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine as the White House rejected Russian claims of illegal chemical weapons development in the country it has invaded. White House press secretary Jen Psaki called Russia’s claim “preposterous” and said it could be part of an attempt by Russia to …

White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration publicly warned Wednesday that Russia might seek …

US says it can’t rule out Putin using chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine: ‘Nothing is off the table with this guy’
2 years, 10 months ago

US says it can’t rule out Putin using chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine: ‘Nothing is off the table with this guy’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian president Vladimir Putin could employ chemical or biological weapons …

West: Syria must answer 20 questions on its chemical weapons
3 years ago

West: Syria must answer 20 questions on its chemical weapons

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Western nations accused Syria on Wednesday of refusing for eight years to clear up 20 outstanding issues about its undeclared research, production and possible weaponization of unknown quantities of chemical weapons. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told the U.N. Security Council the world “should not be fooled by Syria’s veneer of cooperation” while it deliberately delays and obstructs answers …

States suspend Syria’s OPCW rights over chemical attacks
3 years, 8 months ago

States suspend Syria’s OPCW rights over chemical attacks

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — In an unprecedented vote Wednesday, member states of the global chemical weapons watchdog suspended Syria’s voting rights at the organization as a punishment for the repeated use of toxic gas by Damascus. In a tweet, the British delegation to the meeting called the decision a “Vital step to maintain credibility of Chemical Weapons Convention.” Syria didn’t …

Victims of Syrian gov’t chemical attacks file case in Sweden
3 years, 8 months ago

Victims of Syrian gov’t chemical attacks file case in Sweden

Al Jazeera  

Four NGOs have filed a criminal complaint against members of the Syrian government for deadly attacks in 2013 and 2017. Four NGOs have announced they have filed a criminal complaint in Sweden against members of the Syrian government, including President Bashar al-Assad, over chemical weapons attacks in 2013 and 2017. In the complaint filed with Swedish police, the Syrian Centre …

Syrian Air Force May Have Dropped Chlorine Bomb on Town in Rebel Area in 2018: Chemical Arms Watchdog
3 years, 8 months ago

Syrian Air Force May Have Dropped Chlorine Bomb on Town in Rebel Area in 2018: Chemical Arms Watchdog

News 18  

The global chemical weapons watchdog has “reasonable grounds to believe” that Syria’s air force dropped a chlorine bomb on a residential neighbourhood in the rebel-controlled Idlib region in February 2018, a report released on Monday said. The new report by the OPCW chemical weapons watchdog’s investigative arm said no one was killed when the cylinder of chlorine gas, delivered in …

War’s timeline as Syrians mark 10 years since uprising began
3 years, 9 months ago

War’s timeline as Syrians mark 10 years since uprising began

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrians are marking 10 years since peaceful protests against President Bashar Assad’s government erupted in March 2011, touching off a popular uprising that quickly turned into a full-blown civil war. July 18, 2012: A bombing at the Syrian national security building in Damascus during a high-level government crisis meeting kills four top officials, including Assad’s brother-in-law and the …

US: Russia blocks Syria chemical weapons use accountability
3 years, 10 months ago

US: Russia blocks Syria chemical weapons use accountability

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States accused Syrian President Bashar Assad and his close ally Russia on Thursday of trying to block all efforts to hold Damascus accountable for using chemical weapons during attacks on civilians. She accused Russia of defending Assad “despite its chemical weapons attacks,” obstructing independent investigations, and undermining efforts to hold the Syrian government accountable not …

Investigation into Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria Must Be Impartial: India
3 years, 11 months ago

Investigation into Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria Must Be Impartial: India

News 18  

India has reiterated the need for an impartial and objective investigation into any alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria, saying that "politicisation" of the issue will result in parties taking "extreme positions", jeopardising the ongoing efforts towards any resolution. India's Deputy Permanent Representative/Political Coordinator R Ravindra said at the UNSC meeting on Syria on Wednesday that New Delhi encourages …

Rights groups ask Germany to probe Syria chemical attacks
4 years, 3 months ago

Rights groups ask Germany to probe Syria chemical attacks

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Human rights groups said Tuesday they have filed a criminal complaint in Germany asking prosecutors to investigate two chemical weapons attacks in Syria that stand out among the worst atrocities in the country’s long-running conflict. Three groups, including Syrian human rights organizations and international legal campaigners, want Germany’s attorney-general to probe the deadly sarin attacks on the Damascus …

OPCW probes couldn't prove chemical use in 2 Syria attacks
4 years, 3 months ago

OPCW probes couldn't prove chemical use in 2 Syria attacks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The global chemical weapons watchdog …

Syrian Air Force Launched Chemical Attacks On Civilians, Watchdog Says
4 years, 9 months ago

Syrian Air Force Launched Chemical Attacks On Civilians, Watchdog Says

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING THE HAGUE — The global chemical weapons watchdog issued a report Wednesday blaming the Syrian air force for a series of chemical attacks using sarin and chlorine in late March 2017 on the central town of Latamneh. pic.twitter.com/EJWPqVYnkv — Morgan Ortagus April 8, 2020 In a statement, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the report “the …

Global watchdog for the first time formally accuses Syria of using chemical weapons
4 years, 9 months ago

Global watchdog for the first time formally accuses Syria of using chemical weapons

The Telegraph  

The world’s chemical weapons watchdog has for the first time formally accused Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian dictator, of using sarin and chlorine gas attacks during his bloody civil war, in a move that may lead to fresh sanctions on the regime. In a report published on Wednesday, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said it had “reasonable grounds …

The 'Useful Idiots': How These British Academics Helped Russia Deny War Crimes At The UN
4 years, 11 months ago

The 'Useful Idiots': How These British Academics Helped Russia Deny War Crimes At The UN

Huff Post  

A group of British academics has sparked “wide and serious concern” among diplomats after its work was used by Russia to accuse humanitarian workers in Syria of staging war crimes. A European diplomat this week joined Amnesty International in condemning the work of the Working Group on Syria, Propaganda and Media, saying its members were either “unwittingly and naively acting …

U.S. Warns Syria's Assad, Suggests Regime May Still Be Using Chemical Weapons
5 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Warns Syria's Assad, Suggests Regime May Still Be Using Chemical Weapons

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The U.S. State Department issued a warning to Syria’s Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday, saying Washington and its allies would respond swiftly and “appropriately” if recent allegations of Assad’s chemical weapon use were proven true. There were continuing signs, she said, that “the Assad regime may be renewing its use of chemical weapons,” including an alleged May 19 …

US suspects Syrian hand in new chemical attack in Idlib, threatens 'quick and appropriate' reprisal
5 years, 7 months ago

US suspects Syrian hand in new chemical attack in Idlib, threatens 'quick and appropriate' reprisal

Firstpost  

The United States has said it suspects that Syrian government forces have carried out a fresh chemical attack and it has threatened reprisals. Washington: The United States has said it suspects that Syrian government forces have carried out a fresh chemical attack and it has threatened reprisals. “We are still gathering information on this incident, but we repeat our warning …

Chemical Weapons Watchdog Says Chlorine Used in Syria in 2018
5 years, 10 months ago

Chemical Weapons Watchdog Says Chlorine Used in Syria in 2018

The Quint  

However, the data they eventually amassed and studied provided "reasonable grounds that the use of a toxic chemical as a weapon" took place, the OPCW said. Survivors reached by The Associated Press in the aftermath of the attack said they were overwhelmed by the smell of chlorine on the night of 7 April. Russia, a staunch ally of Syrian President …

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