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Syria agreed to destroy its chemical weapons in 2013 under a deal brokered by Moscow and Washington.
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Syria: Chemical weapons watchdog is pandering to the West
Syria dismisses OPCW report on 2018 chemical attack in Douma, says the agency is biased towards “Western positions."
Syria rejects report saying it was responsible for 2018 chemical attack
Syria's foreign ministry rejects OPCW report that found the Syrian government responsible for chemical weapon attack in Douma.
Ukraine war: OPCW monitoring situation in Mariupol
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons expresses concern following reports of use of chemical weapons in Mariupol.
Chemical weapons watchdog demands information from Syria
OPCW demands more information from Syria about destruction of two chlorine cylinders.
Chemical weapons watchdog strips Syria of its voting rights
The move follows OPCW investigation that found the Syrian air force used sarin and chlorine gas in three attacks.
Syria rejects report finding it used chemical weapons in 2018
Syria rejects global watchdog's report that found it used chemical weapons on a rebel-held town in 2018.
Syrian regime blamed for chemical attacks
For the first time, Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says Assad regime is behind toxic gas attacks.
Assad: Chemical watchdog falsified report at request of US
Syrian President claims OPCW faked report on attack near Damascus “just because the Americans wanted them to do so.”
Chemical watchdog: Chlorine used in 2018 Syria attack
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons determines chlorine was used in deadly attack on the town of Douma in April 2018.
Watchdog: No nerve gas found in Syria's Douma
OPCW finds no evidence of nerve gas after April 7 attack on Syrian town, but says chlorine may have been used.
Sarin and chlorine used twice in Syria in 2017
Organization 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 weapons
Antonio Guterres says Syria’s failure to answer questions about its chemical weapons program is concerning.
Chemical inspectors finally allowed into Douma
Inspectors from Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons arrive in Syrian town where alleged chemical attack took place.
UN discussing security arrangements for Syria inspectors
UN team discussing security arrangements with Syrian and Russian authorities in Douma after inspectors attacked during visit.
Syria: Chemical experts will begin work on Wednesday
Syria’s UN Ambassador says team of OPCW experts will begin investigation of Douma attack on Wednesday.
Investigators prevented from visiting scene of Syria attack
Syrian and Russian authorities prevent independent investigators from going to the scene of suspected chemical attack in Douma.
Inspectors launch probe into Syria chemical attack
Experts from Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons launch probe into last week's attack in Douma.
Chemical weapons watchdog investigating attacks in Syria
Organization 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 attack
Chemical 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 lies
Syria launches blistering attack on "Western" countries that have accused it of using chemical weapons.
Chemical watchdog accepts Russia's offer to aid Syria probe
OPCW accepts Russia's offer to provide it with possible evidence of chemical attack in Aleppo.
OPCW probing over 20 reports of Syria chemical attacks
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons believes ISIS may have manufactured mustard gas used in Syria and Iraq.
Chemical watchdog condemns both Syria and ISIS
Executive body of global chemical arms watchdog condemns both Syria and ISIS for using toxic weapons.
UN inquiry blames Syrian army for chlorine attacks
UN inquiry identifies two Syrian Air Force helicopter squadrons and two other units in chlorine gas attacks, says Western diplomat.
Russia rejects UN findings on Syria
Russia says findings of a UN-led investigation on Syrian chemical attack are not conclusive enough to trigger sanctions.
Watchdog demands Syria explain chemical arsenal
OPCW pressing Syria to explain why it still has four undeclared chemical warfare agents.
Syria's chemical arsenal completely destroyed
UN chemical weapons watchdog says Syria's arsenal has been completely destroyed after more than two years of work.
Watchdog finds traces of sarin exposure in Syria
OPCW 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 war
Syria tells global watchdog it is fully cooperating with the destruction of its toxic stockpile, as agreed upon in 2013.
Watchdog 'concerned' over Syria chemical weapons
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons calls for those behind chemical attacks in Syria to be held accountable.
OPCW 'confident' mustard gas was used in Syria
UN 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 Syria
OPCW source says it has been concluded that mustard gas was used during fighting in Syria, but can't say who used it.
Chem Watchdog Concerned by ISIS Use of Mustard Gas
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons voices serious concern over reports that ISIS used chemical weapons.
Officials: Syria's Chemical Arsenal Wasn't Removed
Inspectors reveal regime lied to them and hid chemical arsenal, but Western governments refused to press Assad.
United States Investigation of Chlorine Attacks
United 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 Destroyed
OPCW hails completion of 2-year mission to destroy Syria's sarin and mustard gas stores.
Diplomats: Sarin and VX Found in Syria
International 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 Use
Diplomats 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.'
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