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The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has reported the discovery of undeclared chemical weapons and related equipment in Syria. The finding raises concerns about compliance with international disarmament obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Chemical weapons are toxic chemicals or delivery systems used to cause death, injury or incapacitation through chemical action.
- They may include nerve agents, blister agents, choking agents and blood agents.
- The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) prohibits the development, production, stockpiling, transfer and use of chemical weapons.
- The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is the implementing body of the CWC.
- OPCW conducts inspections, verification, destruction monitoring and investigation of alleged chemical weapon use.
- Syria joined the CWC in 2013 after allegations of chemical weapon use during its civil war.
- A country must declare its chemical weapon stockpiles, production facilities and related equipment to the OPCW.
- Undeclared stockpiles indicate possible violation of treaty obligations and weaken global non-proliferation norms.
- Chemical weapons are considered weapons of mass destruction because they can cause large-scale civilian casualties.
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