News for Syrian Chemical Weapons Syria rejects report finding it used chemical weapons in 2018Syria rejects global watchdog's report that found it used chemical weapons on a rebel-held town in 2018. Report: Assad regime dropped chlorine bomb on civilians in 2018Report concludes that units of the Syrian Arab Air Force used chemical weapons in rebel-held Saraqib on 4 February 2018. Syrian regime blamed for chemical attacksFor 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 USSyrian President claims OPCW faked report on attack near Damascus “just because the Americans wanted them to do so.” Pompeo: Syria used a chemical weaponSecretary of State says US concluded that the Assad regime used chlorine as a chemical weapon in an attack in May. France: There are 'signs' that chemicals were used in SyriaFrench Foreign Minister says there are signs that chemicals were used in attacks by Syrian government forces in Idlib.US has numerous reports consistent with Syria chemical exposureState Department: US has received numerous reports consistent with chemical exposure in Syria, but no definitive conclusion has been made. France: Look into reports that Syria used chemical weaponsFrench Foreign Ministry says new allegations that the Syrian government is using chemical weapons must be looked into.US: Signs that Syrian gov't is using chemical weaponsState Department says there are signs that Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, warns of response. Germany: Hold Assad accountable for chemical attacksGerman Foreign Minister says those responsible for use of chemical weapons in Syria must be held accountable. Chemical watchdog: Chlorine used in 2018 Syria attackOrganization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons determines chlorine was used in deadly attack on the town of Douma in April 2018. Bolton warns Syria against using chemical weaponsUS National Security Adviser arrives in Israel, warns Syria there's no change in US position against the use of chemical weapons. US: Russia helped fabricate Syria chemical attackUnited States accuses Russia of helping fabricate a story about chemical weapons used by Syrian rebels.Russia accuses Syrian rebels of planning chemical attackRussia claims Syrian rebels are preparing a chemical attack in the Idlib province.Watchdog: No nerve gas found in Syria's DoumaOPCW 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 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. How does US strike on Syria affect Israel?How will Trump's strike impact Israel?Inspectors launch probe into Syria chemical attackExperts from Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons launch probe into last week's attack in Douma. UN rejects Russian resolution on SyriaSecurity Council overwhelmingly rejects Russian resolution calling for condemnation of "aggression" by U.S., UK and France against Syria.Russia: Britain staged chemical attack in SyriaRussian Defense Ministry claims Britain staged a fake chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma. British cabinet agrees on need to take action in SyriaBritish cabinet ministers agreed Syria must be deterred from using chemical weapons following attack in Douma. Report: Britain moving submarines within missile range of SyriaBritish PM orders British submarines to move within missile range of Syria, will convene Cabinet on Thursday to discuss Syria strike. Chemical attack in Syria - Will the world remain silent?Syria chemical attacks and the world's next moves. Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria chemical attackRussia vetoes Security Council resolution that would have set up an investigation into chemical weapons use in Syria. Trump: Decision on Syria could come tonightTrump vows forceful response to chemical attack in Syria, says decision on course of action could come as soon as Monday night. Haley: We will respond to Syria attackAmbassador Haley says United States will respond to deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria even if Security Council doesn't act.Israel condemns Syria chemical attackForeign Ministry issues official condemnation of attack in Douma in which chemical weapons were used.U.S. believes chemical weapons used in Syria attackInitial assessment by U.S. authorities is that chemical weapons were indeed used in attack on rebel-held town of Douma. Security Council to meet following Syria chemical attackUN Security Council to meet after 150 killed in chemical attack in Douma, east of Damascus.UN condemns chemical weapons use in SyriaUN Security Council condemns continued use of chemical weapons in Syria as OPCW investigates alleged chemical use in Eastern Ghouta. Mattis: 'Unwise' for Assad to use chemical weaponsU.S. Defense Secretary warns Syrian regime against using gas as a weapon. U.S.: Russia violated its duties on Syrian chemical weaponsU.S. says Russia violated its duty to guarantee the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons.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.Syrian government blamed for chlorine attack in Eastern GhoutaSyrian opposition says the government launched a deadly chlorine gas attack on rebel-held enclave. Macron threatens to attack Syria over chemical weaponsFrench President says his country will launch attacks if proof emerges that Syrian regime used banned chemical weapons against civilians.State Department alarmed over Syrian chlorine gas attackState Department expresses concern over reports of chemical weapons attack in Idlib province.Report: Syrian civilians injured in chlorine gas attackSyrian activists say at least 11 people suffered chlorine gas poisoning during attack in Idlib province. U.S. officials: Assad producing new kinds of chemical weaponsOfficials in Washington say Syrian government still using chemical weapons despite committing to abolish its arsenal.Russia open to new investigation of Syrian chemical weaponsRussia's UN ambassador says the country is open to establishing a new panel to investigate the use of toxic gases in Syria.For the 10th time: Russia vetoes UN action on SyriaRussia blocks U.S.-drafted resolution to renew an international inquiry into who is to blame for chemical weapons attacks in Syria.UN to vote on extending Syria chemical weapons probeSecurity Council to vote on American resolution extending international probe on Syrian chemical weapons. Russia could veto. Syria denies being responsible for sarin attackSyria claims UN report accusing it of using sarin gas in Khan Sheikhun is a "falsification of the truth". UN report: Assad responsible for April gas attackNew UN report finds Assad's regime was responsible for sarin gas attack in Khan Sheikhun. Russia vetoes resolution on Syria chemical weaponsRussia vetoes UN resolution that would have extended mandate of a panel investigating who is behind chemical weapons attacks in Syria.Syria denies it was behind April gas attackSyrian government denies UN report saying it was behind attack in Khan Sheikhun, insists it does not use chemical weapons. Trump: We'd be upset if Assad uses chemical weaponsTrump says Washington “would be extremely upset” if Syrian President uses chemical weapons again.UN: Syrian gov't used chemical weapons dozens of timesUN war crimes investigators say Syrian government forces have used chemical weapons more than two dozen times during the civil war. UN intercepts shipments from North Korea to SyriaTwo North Korean shipments to Syrian government agency responsible for chemical weapons intercepted by UN in six months.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. Russia promises 'proportionate' response to U.S. strike in SyriaRussian Foreign Minister says his country will respond in proportion if the U.S. takes military action to prevent Syria chemical attack. Haley: Warning to Syria applies to Russia and Iran tooU.S ambassador to the UN says White House warning on Syria chemical attack is also aimed at Russia and Iran.Trump, Macron agree on joint response to Syria chemical attackU.S. and French Presidents agree on a joint response in the event of another chemical attack in Syria. Putin 'convinced' Assad didn't use chemical weaponsRussian President dismisses any suggestion that Syrian President was behind April chemical attack. Macron: Use of chemical weapons in Syria a 'red line'French President warns the use of chemical weapons in Syria would result in reprisals.Report: Syria continuing to make chemical weaponsWestern intelligence agency finds Syria is continuing to make chemical weapons in violation of 2013 deal.HRW: Pattern of chemical weapons use in SyriaHuman Rights Watch says Syrian government forces used deadly nerve gas in four recent attacks. |
