 Sarin and chlorine used twice in Syria in 2017Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says deadly sarin and chlorine were used in two separate attacks in Syria. UN chief urges Syria to answer questions on chemical weaponsAntonio Guterres says Syria’s failure to answer questions about its chemical weapons program is concerning. Chemical inspectors finally allowed into DoumaInspectors from Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons arrive in Syrian town where alleged chemical attack took place.UN discussing security arrangements for Syria inspectorsUN team discussing security arrangements with Syrian and Russian authorities in Douma after inspectors attacked during visit.Syria: Chemical experts will begin work on WednesdaySyria’s UN Ambassador says team of OPCW experts will begin investigation of Douma attack on Wednesday. Investigators prevented from visiting scene of Syria attackSyrian and Russian authorities prevent independent investigators from going to the scene of suspected chemical attack in Douma.Inspectors launch probe into Syria chemical attackExperts from Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons launch probe into last week's attack in Douma.Chemical weapons watchdog investigating attacks in SyriaOrganization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons investigating alleged chlorine gas attacks in the Syrian region of Eastern Ghouta. OPCW confirms sarin was used in Syria gas attackChemical weapons watchdog confirms sarin nerve gas was used in April 4 attack, stops short of naming the responsible party. Syria: Claims we used chemical weapons are liesSyria launches blistering attack on "Western" countries that have accused it of using chemical weapons.Chemical watchdog accepts Russia's offer to aid Syria probeOPCW accepts Russia's offer to provide it with possible evidence of chemical attack in Aleppo. OPCW probing over 20 reports of Syria chemical attacksOrganization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons believes ISIS may have manufactured mustard gas used in Syria and Iraq.Chemical watchdog condemns both Syria and ISISExecutive body of global chemical arms watchdog condemns both Syria and ISIS for using toxic weapons.UN inquiry blames Syrian military for chlorine attacksUN inquiry identifies two Syrian Air Force helicopter squadrons and two other units in chlorine gas attacks, says Western diplomat. Russia rejects UN findings on Syrian chemical weaponsRussia says findings of a UN-led investigation on Syrian chemical attack are not conclusive enough to trigger sanctions.Watchdog demands Syria explain chemical warfare agentsOPCW pressing Syria to explain why it still has four undeclared chemical warfare agents. OPCW: Syria's chemical arsenal completely destroyedUN chemical weapons watchdog says Syria's arsenal has been completely destroyed after more than two years of work. UN watchdog finds traces of sarin exposure in SyriaOPCW says it has found that some people in Syria may have been exposed to sarin or a sarin-like gas. Syria denies using chemical weapons in civil warSyria tells global watchdog it is fully cooperating with the destruction of its toxic stockpile, as agreed upon in 2013.Global watchdog voices 'concern' over chemical arms use in SyriaOrganization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons calls for those behind chemical attacks in Syria to be held accountable.OPCW 'confident' that mustard gas was used in SyriaUN chemical weapons watchdog confirms mustard gas was used in Syria in August, and also reports yet another chlorine attack.UN watchdog: Mustard gas was used in SyriaOPCW source says it has been concluded that mustard gas was used during fighting in Syria, but can't say who used it. Chemical Watchdog 'Concerned' by ISIS Use of Mustard GasOrganization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons voices serious concern over reports that ISIS used chemical weapons. Officials: Despite Inspections, Syria Kept its Chemical ArsenalInspectors reveal regime lied to them and hid chemical arsenal, but Western governments refused to press Assad. United States Wants UN to Investigate Syria Chlorine AttacksUnited States asks Security Council to set up an investigative panel to identify those behind deadly chlorine gas attacks in Syria.Entire Syrian Chemical Weapon Stock DestroyedOPCW hails completion of 2-year mission to destroy Syria's sarin and mustard gas stores. Diplomats: Traces of Undeclared Sarin and VX Found in SyriaInternational inspectors have found traces of sarin and VX nerve agent in Syria that had not been declared to the OPCW.US to UN: Investigate Syrian Chemical Weapons UseDiplomats say there is 'mounting evidence' of more chlorine gas attacks despite lengthy chemical removal process. Assad Has 'Paid no Price for Chemical War Crimes'UN Security Council hears evidence from doctors of chemical attacks; 'attacks come from helicopters - which only Assad has.'HRW: 'Strong Evidence' Syrian Regime Used Chlorine Gas AgainPair of attacks in Idlib province likely from regime helicopters, rights group insists.Syria Destroys Three Chemical Weapons SitesIn latest report, OPCW says Syria has destroyed three of its 12 chemical weapons production sites.Syria Starts Razing Chemical Weapons SitesOPCW: Syrian regime destroying terror tunnels, chemical smuggling routes in long-awaited move as part of international deal. UN Investigators Highly Confident Chlorine Was Used in SyriaChemical weapons investigators conclude "with a high degree of confidence" that chlorine gas was used in Syria last year. Report: ISIS Used Chemical Weapons Against Iraqi ForcesRumored chlorine gas attack in Iraq raises questions - was the group's stronghold in Syria responsible for other attacks? Syria Declares Four More Chemical FacilitiesSyria declares four chemical weapons facilities it had not mentioned before, raising concerns among the West. OPCW Confirms Chlorine Gas was Used in SyriaThe Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it found "compelling confirmation" of the use of chlorine gas in Syria.Three Quarters of Syria's Chemicals DestroyedThree quarters of Syria’s chemical stockpile has been destroyed, says Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons.UN Chemical Experts to Return to Syria Next MonthA team of chemical weapons experts will travel to Syria next month to follow up on Damascus' pledge to hand over its arsenal.Syria Ships Out Last Declared Chemical StockpileOPCW says the final stockpile of Syria's chemical weapons has been shipped out of the country.Inspectors Say Chlorine Gas Was Likely Used in SyriaChemical weapons inspectors say they found information suggesting that chlorine gas had been used in Syria. Chlorine Gas Attacks in Syria? Investigations 'Inconclusive'Paris backpedals on statements accusing Syrian regime of using chlorine gas after lab tests prove nothing.Destruction of Syria's Chemical Weapons Nearly CompleteSyria has nearly completed surrendering its chemical weapons stockpile, say UN and OPCW.Chlorine Gas a Loophole in OPCW Agreement?Claim: International agreement banned sarin gas, but not chlorine - leading Syria to use the loophole in more attacks.Syria Submits 'Specific' List of Chemical Weapons to OPCW'Discrepancies' were found in the original list Syria provided to the joint mission, officials claim, amidst rumors of more attacks.Only Half of Syria's Chemical Weapons RemovedOPCW reports a mere 34.8% of the most lethal Priority 1 chemicals removed, same day Syrian army conquers Crusader castle.Syria to Miss Yet Another Deadline in Chemical Weapons OperationSources at the OPCW predict that Damascus will miss March 15 deadline to destroy 12 declared production facilities.Official: March 'Critical' for Syria Chemical OperationMarch will be a "critical" month for the operation to remove Syria's chemical weapons, says UN official tasked with overseeing the mission.Syria Wants 100 More Days to Destroy Chemical WeaponsSyria submits a new 100-day plan for the removal of its chemical weapons, but the world is not impressed.US Denies Reports of Another Chemical Weapons Attack in SyriaAlleged survivors of January attack turn to US for support; White House dismisses claims, says survivors 'can't get their story straight.'EU Gives OPCW Money to Destroy Syria's ChemicalsEU signs over 12 million euros to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).Amid Foot-Dragging, Syria Transfers Third Chemical Weapons BatchOPCW announces third shipment of Syrian chemical weapons shipped after US denounces Assad over dragging his feet. Libya Completes Destruction of Qaddafi's Chemical ArsenalLibya has completely destroyed the chemical arsenal it inherited from ousted leader of Muammar Qaddafi.OPCW: Second Shipment of Chemical Weapons Removed from SyriaWatchdog organization overseeing destruction of Syria's chemical weapons announces that operation continues despite airstrike. Syria to Miss Another Deadline in Chemical RemovalOPCW head says a March 31 deadline for destruction of "priority A" chemicals will be missed.OPCW: Assad Dragging His Feet on Chemical Weapons DismantlementWatchdog group accuses Assad government of not handing over full weapons stash fast enough.First Batch of Chemical Weapons Shipped Out of SyriaSyria moves the first batch of chemical weapon materials out of the country, reports OPCW.Syria Misses Deadline on Most Dangerous ChemicalsFirst milestone in plan to destroy Syria's chemical weapons by mid 2014 missed, as most lethal weapons not shipped Dec. 31. |
