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Syria Commits to Eradicate Chemical Weapons Legacy

3/6/2025

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Syria's government, led by Asaad al-Shibani, has made a bold commitment to eradicate the remnants of chemical weapons from the Assad era during discussions with the OPCW in The Hague. This pledge comes amid ongoing allegations of the military's involvement in past chemical attacks, prompting the OPCW to send experts to aid in dismantling Syria's dangerous arsenal.

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Syria's government, led by Asaad al-Shibani, has made a bold commitment to eradicate the remnants of chemical weapons from the Assad era during discussions with the OPCW in The Hague. This pledge comes amid ongoing allegations of the military's involvement in past chemical attacks, prompting the OPCW to send experts to aid in dismantling Syria's dangerous arsenal.