Middle East News: The head of the international chemical weapons watchdog told the UN Security Council that its experts have investigated 77 allegations against Syria,
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The head of the international chemical weapons watchdog reported that out of 77 allegations against Syria making or using chemical weapons, 17 of those cases were likely. Russia claimed factual and
Syria has likely used chemical weapons 17 times: OPCW
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Last Updated: Jun 04, 2021, 02:21 PM IST
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“There are 20 unresolved issues in Syria s initial chemical weapons declaration, which is deeply concerning,” she said. “The UN and the OPCW have attributed eight chemical weapons attacks to the Syrian regime. It s clear that the regime retains a chemical weapons capability and the willingness to use it.”
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In this April 2, 2019, file photo, Fernando Arias, Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) speaks during talks in Moscow, Russia
The head of the international chemical weapons watchdog told the U.N. Security Council that its experts have investigated 77 allegations against Syria, and concluded that in 17 cases chemical weapons were likely or definitely used.