Gerd_Brodowski1d ago

#syria : #government / #massacre / #internationallaw / #uno / #opcw / #history

„ #Chemicalweapons inspectors have uncovered a significant cache of previously undeclared chemical weapons in Syria – including rockets of the same type used in the notorious 2013 #Ghouta attack – in what the UN’s top disarmament official called a “momentous discovery” for international security.“

https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167652

Undeclared chemical weapons found in Syria, including type used in notorious Ghouta massacre

Chemical weapons inspectors have uncovered a significant cache of previously undeclared chemical weapons in Syria – including rockets of the same type used in the notorious 2013 Ghouta attack – in what the UN’s top disarmament official called a “momentous discovery” for international security.

UN News
Richard Martin-Nielsen3d ago

Undeclared chemical weapons found in Syria, including type used in notorious Ghouta massacre
#UnitedNations news article on #Syria #ChemicalWeapons developments #OPCW #ChemicalWeaponsConvention

https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167652

Undeclared chemical weapons found in Syria, including type used in notorious Ghouta massacre

Chemical weapons inspectors have uncovered a significant cache of previously undeclared chemical weapons in Syria – including rockets of the same type used in the notorious 2013 Ghouta attack – in what the UN’s top disarmament official called a “momentous discovery” for international security.

UN News
Richard Martin-Nielsen4d ago

On 4 June, High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu briefed the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013). #Syria #ChemicalWeapons #OPCW #UNODA #UNSC #UNSC2118 #CanadaOPCW #IzumiNakamitsu

https://disarmament.unoda.org/en/spotlights/high-representative-izumi-nakamitsu-delivers-briefing-security-council-implementation-security-council-resolution-2118-2013

High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu Delivers Briefing to the Security Council on the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013) | United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

Show threadReed MidekeMay 28

"According to the OPCW’s monthly update report, the findings include dozens of chemical munitions previously undeclared to the Organisation, including the same type of aerial bombs that were used in chemical attacks in Ltamenah in March 2017 and Khan Shaykhun in April 2017. Rockets were also found, of the same type as those that were used in the Ghouta chemical weapons attack in August 2013"

https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2026/05/deployment-opcw-expert-team-syrian-arab-republic-finds-chemical-weapons

#Syria #OPCW

Deployment of OPCW expert team to Syrian Arab Republic finds chemical weapons previously undeclared to the Organisation

Initial discovery includes chemical munitions, chemical substances, equipment, and relevant documentation

OPCW
Richard Martin-NielsenMay 27

#ArmsControlToday interview with Dr #MohamadKatoub, #Syria’s Permanent Representative to the #OPCW

https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2026-05/features/coping-syrias-chemical-weapons-legacy-interview-mohamad-katoub-syrian
#ChemicalWeapons #ChemicalWeaponsConvention #BreathOfFreedom

@armscontrolnow

Coping with Syria’s Chemical Weapons Legacy: An Interview with Mohamad Katoub, Syrian Ambassador to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons | Arms Control Association

Richard Martin-NielsenMay 27

“I welcome #Syria’s cooperation and support for this deployment. The Syrian authorities now need to declare and destroy what has been found, under the Secretariat’s verification and to continue supporting the Secretariat in unveiling the full scope of the chemical weapons programme they have inherited.” - @opcw DG Fernando Arias
#ChemicalWeapons #OPCW #CanadaOPCW

https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2026/05/deployment-opcw-expert-team-syrian-arab-republic-finds-chemical-weapons

Deployment of OPCW expert team to Syrian Arab Republic finds chemical weapons previously undeclared to the Organisation

Initial discovery includes chemical munitions, chemical substances, equipment, and relevant documentation

OPCW
Nonya BidnissMay 27

☠️Biggest find by OPCW since fall of the Assad regime: "dozens of undeclared chemical munitions such as aerial bombs and rockets as well as separately found chemicals and related equipment" at undeclared locations in northern coastal and central regions.

🧵 https://bsky.app/profile/gregkoblentz.bsky.social/post/3mmrdqd52lk2h

https://www.opcw.org/sites/default/files/documents/2026/05/ec112dg10(e).pdf #ChemicalWeapons #CBRN #OPCW #military #natsec

Work in Progress 🌻Apr 30

Aaron Maté's journalism on corruption in the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), corruption serving the interests of the US/Israel axis powers, is among the most important yet to be written in this century, yet is unknown to most. Whistleblower Dr Brendan Whelan, one of Aaron's principal sources, tells his story, which he is now free to share in his own words.

In blow to Syria cover-up, dissenting OPCW inspector wins case at international tribunal

https://www.aaronmate.net/p/in-blow-to-syria-cover-up-dissenting

#OPCW #BrendanWhelan #AaronMaté

In blow to Syria cover-up, dissenting OPCW inspector wins case at international tribunal

The OPCW has been ordered to pay damages to Dr. Brendan Whelan, a veteran inspector who challenged the manipulation of a chemical weapons probe in Douma, Syria. Whelan now tells his story.

Aaron Mate
Richard Martin-NielsenApr 25
CHEMEX GRULAC comienza la próxima semana en la República Dominicana, y el embajador Hugh Adsett puede informarle sobre este importante ejercicio internacional de respuesta ante incidentes químicos organizado por la @OPCW con el apoyo de #Canadá, #España y la UE. #CHEMEXGRULAC2026 #OPCW #CanadaOPCW #RepúblicaDominicana #OPAQ
Richard Martin-NielsenApr 25
CHEMEX GRULAC starts next week in the Dominican Republic, and Ambassador Hugh Adsett can tell you about this important international chemical incident response exercise organised by the @opcw with support from #Canada, #Spain and the EU. #CHEMEXGRULAC2026 #OPCW #CanadaOPCW #DominicanRepublic #CanadaFP