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Syria's foreign minister makes landmark first visit to global chemical weapons watchdog

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani attended a meeting of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for the first time, signaling a shift in the country's stance on chemical weapons.
The Assad regime has faced accusations of chemical attacks, with reports confirming their use of sarin and chlorine during the civil war, resulting in numerous casualties.
Investigations revealed that Syria's declared stockpile has been inaccurate, according to OPCW inspectors.

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Tagesschau

After the fall of Assad: Syria wants to destroy all chemical weapons

During the civil war in Syria, the Assad regime has used chemical weapons several times.The new government of the country wants to destroy the remaining fighting materials and hopes to support the international community.

9 hours ago·Hamburg, Germany

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The Syrian Observer

Syria Participates in OPCW Executive Council Meeting for the First Time - The Syrian Observer

Marking a significant step in its reintegration into the international community, Syria is participating for the first time in a meeting of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague. This move underscores Syria’s commitment to international security and its efforts to close the chemical weapons file, which has long been a contentious issue on the global stage. Assad Al-Shaibani, Syria’s…

11 hours ago

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Anadolu Ajansı

Syria attends chemical weapons watchdog meeting for 1st time

Foreign minister attends OPCW Executive Council meeting at The Hague - Anadolu Ajansı

11 hours ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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BBC News

Syria vows to destroy any remaining Assad-era chemical weapons

Asaad al-Shibani asks for the support of the global chemical weapons watchdog to "end to this painful legacy".

11 hours ago·United Kingdom

Syria pledges destruction of all chemical weapons

For eleven years, Syria prevented the control of inspectors of the Chemical Weapons Convention and is said to have attacked with sarin, chlorine and mustard gas. The new Syrian Foreign Minister now secured full cooperation.

12 hours ago·Vienna, Austria

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VOA News

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Colorado Springs Gazette

Syria vows to rid itself of Assad's chemical weapons legacy

THE HAGUE — Syria's foreign minister vowed on Wednesday to swiftly rid the country of chemical weapons remaining after the downfall of Bashar al-Assad's government and appealed to the international community for help. Asaad Hassan al-Shibani spoke during closed-door meetings at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague, where he became the first Syrian foreign minister to address the disarmament agency. Follo…

14 hours ago·United States

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