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Syria's Bold Plan to Eliminate Chemical Weapons Begins

3/19/2026

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On March 18, 2026, Syria launched a plan to eliminate legacy chemical weapons.
The plan is supported by the United States and other nations.
It aims to inspect up to 100 sites for remaining toxic munitions.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) will oversee the destruction.
Syria's ambassador to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, states commitment despite ongoing conflict delays.

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Story summary

On March 18, 2026, Syria launched a plan to eliminate legacy chemical weapons.
The plan is supported by the United States and other nations.
It aims to inspect up to 100 sites for remaining toxic munitions.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) will oversee the destruction.
Syria's ambassador to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, states commitment despite ongoing conflict delays.