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THE HAGUE, Netherlands–16 July 2021–Experts  from the African Member States of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) enhanced their capabilities in chemical warfare agent and toxic chemical decontamination procedures during an online basic course held from 13 to 15 July. This was the first OPCW training on decontamination for the Organisation’s Member States in Africa. The training was conducted by the OPCW and the instructors from the Special Risks Brigade of the Argentine Federal Police, as part of OPCW’s Instructor Development and Exchange Programme.   OPCW’s Special Advisor on Assistance and Protection, Mr Shawn DeCaluwe, remarked: “I welcome the high level of interest from African countries to upgrade their national and regional systems of response to chemical weapons and incidents involving toxic industrial chemicals. Building effective mechanisms and promoting the assistance and protection culture is crucial to

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