Hidden chemical weapons sites emerge in Syria amid fragile security transition

Syria says discovery of chemical munitions marks turning point in uncovering Assad-era weapons program

'Syria has suffered from chemical weapons for over 12 years ... today Syria is determined to rid itself of this legacy,' says ambassador to UN

Olabi: Syria has suffered from chemical weapons, determined to end this file

New York, June 4 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, said that in the context of Syria’s commitment to maintaining national and regional security and preserving the global non-proliferation system, the tireless efforts of the national teams have recently culminated in identifying and securing missiles and chemical munitions related to the chemical program of the deposed regime. “The achievements of the S…

Hidden chemical weapons sites emerge in Syria amid fragile security transition

Over a decade after Syria agreed to dismantle its formidable chemical arsenal, international inspectors have uncovered scores of previously hidden chemical weapons materials as the country enters a fragile new phase marked by a shifting security landscape.The discoveries, announced in a late May report by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, or OPCW, include chemical munitions — such as aerial bombs and rockets — as well as …