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At least 1,144 people were killed in the chemical attack on Ghouta in August 2013 [Getty]
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Syrians mark 12th anniversary of deadly Ghouta chemical attack

Mosques across the Syrian capital Damascus marked the 12th anniversary of the Ghouta chemical weapons attack which killed at least 1,114 people

The New Arab Staff
21 August, 2025
Khan Shaykhun was one of the many areas targeted by Assad with chemical weapons
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Over 100 of Assad's chemical weapons sites remain in Syria: OPCW

The New Arab Staff
06 April, 2025
Asaad al-Shaibani [Getty]
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Syria FM to join historic meeting of chemical weapons watchdog

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 March, 2025
OPCW Director-General Fernando Arias makes a speech during the annual conference of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague
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Head of UN's OPCW meets Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 February, 2025
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Chemical watchdog chief to meet Syrian officials in Damascus

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 February, 2025
The blast claimed by Kyiv also left Krillov's assistant dead
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Russian military's chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 December, 2024
Syria chemical weapons protest [Getty]
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Assad's fall brings 'moment' to rid Syria of chemical weapons

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 December, 2024
White Helmets warn Assad could use chemical weapons to stop rebel advances
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White Helmets warn Assad could use chemical weapons in Syria

The New Arab Staff
04 December, 2024
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Halabja massacre survivors seek compensation from Iraqi gov

Dana Taib Menmy
17 March, 2024
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Watchdog blames Islamic State for 2015 Syria chemical attack

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 February, 2024
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Assad regime 'rejects' OPCW vote curbing chemical exports

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 December, 2023
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OPCW votes to curb chemical exports to Syria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 December, 2023
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Syrians lead push to create global chemical weapons tribunal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 November, 2023
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UN speeches highlight Syrian chemical weapons attacks

Brooke Anderson
10 August, 2023
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US vows to keep Syria's chemical weapons in UN spotlight

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 August, 2023
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US destroys its last chemical weapons

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 July, 2023
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UN rejects Syria regime chemical attack claims

The New Arab Staff
06 July, 2023
Syria chemical weapons protest [Getty]
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Reporters briefed on Syrian chemical weapons investigation

Brooke Anderson
09 February, 2023
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Turkish doctor on 'terror' trial over chemical arms comment

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 December, 2022
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UN votes to press countries to stop terrorists getting nukes

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
01 December, 2022
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Germany: 1000s protest Turkey's alleged chemical weapons use

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 November, 2022