Chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria’s voting rights
Summary
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has restored Syria’s voting rights after Syria showed cooperation and agreed to destroy hidden chemical weapon stockpiles. This change comes after President Donald Trump removed Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, and reflects new efforts by Syria’s government to improve relations with the West.Key Facts
- Syria’s voting rights in the OPCW were suspended five years ago due to repeated use of toxic gas.
- The OPCW praised Syria’s constructive cooperation and willingness to declare and destroy chemical weapons.
- Newly discovered chemical bombs and rockets from the Assad era were found at previously undeclared sites.
- Plans were approved to destroy some chemical weapons near Damascus, including nerve agent materials.
- Syria’s current president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, aims to rebuild Syria and eliminate remaining chemical weapons from the previous regime.
- Syria joined the OPCW in 2013 after pressure over alleged poison gas attacks during Assad’s rule.
- The OPCW suspects Syria had about 100 chemical weapons sites, but Assad’s government only admitted to 26 locations.
- The U.S. recently removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, signaling a shift in U.S.-Syria relations.
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