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Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

News and updates about Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

US completes destruction of chemical weapons stockpile

The last of the USA's declared chemical weapons arsenal has been safely destroyed under the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1997.

US completes destruction of chemical weapons stockpile

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.

OPCW monitoring situation in Mariupol

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.

Chemical weapons watchdog strips Syria of its voting rights

Syria: OPCW report is 'false,' relies on 'terrorist' testimony

Syrian Foreign Ministry tells Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons that their report is 'the creation of a sick mind.'

Syria: OPCW report is 'false,' relies on 'terrorist' testimony

Watchdog demands Syria explain chemical warfare agents

OPCW pressing Syria to explain why it still has four undeclared chemical warfare agents.

Watchdog demands Syria explain chemical warfare agents

Watchdog: ISIS may be manufacturing its own chemical weapons

Head of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons warns of evidence jihadists now capable of producing WMDs.

Watchdog: ISIS may be manufacturing its own chemical weapons

161 chemical weapons reportedly used during Syrian conflict

The Syrian American Medical Society reports 1,491 deaths caused by chemical attacks, with 14,581 people injured.

161 chemical weapons reportedly used during Syrian conflict

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.

Syria denies using chemical weapons in civil war

Global watchdog voices 'concern' over chemical arms use in Syria

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons calls for those behind chemical attacks in Syria to be held accountable.

Global watchdog voices 'concern' over chemical arms use in Syria

OPCW 'confident' that 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.

OPCW 'confident' that mustard gas was used in Syria

Chemical 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.

Chemical Watchdog 'Concerned' by ISIS Use of Mustard Gas

HRW: 'Strong Evidence' Syrian Regime Used Chlorine Gas Again

Pair of attacks in Idlib province likely from regime helicopters, rights group insists.

HRW: 'Strong Evidence' Syrian Regime Used Chlorine Gas Again

Syria Destroys Three Chemical Weapons Sites

In latest report, OPCW says Syria has destroyed three of its 12 chemical weapons production sites.

Syria Destroys Three Chemical Weapons Sites

OPCW Confirms Chlorine Gas was Used in Syria

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it found "compelling confirmation" of the use of chlorine gas in Syria.

OPCW Confirms Chlorine Gas was Used in Syria

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.

Syria Submits 'Specific' List of Chemical Weapons to OPCW

Only Half of Syria's Chemical Weapons Removed

OPCW reports a mere 34.8% of the most lethal Priority 1 chemicals removed, same day Syrian army conquers Crusader castle.

Only Half of Syria's Chemical Weapons Removed

Syria Misses Deadline on Most Dangerous Chemicals

First milestone in plan to destroy Syria's chemical weapons by mid 2014 missed, as most lethal weapons not shipped Dec. 31.

Syria Misses Deadline on Most Dangerous Chemicals

OPCW Destroys Syria's Unfilled Munitions

Plan to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons stockpile moving along, says the international chemical weapons watchdog.

OPCW Destroys Syria's Unfilled Munitions