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Resolution 2118 was unanimously adopted in September 2013 after a UN investigation confirmed the use of chemical weapons against civilians in a Damascus suburb the previous month. (Reuters/File Photo)

Gaps remain in Syrian regime response to chemical weapon concerns, UN hears

  • The organization’s disarmament chief presented the 99th report on the issue to the Security Council during its first meeting of the year
  • Russian envoy described the issue as “a lever of anti-Syrian criticism for our Western colleagues”
By Ephrem Kossaify ·
French arrest man over chemical weapons parts in Syria

French arrest man over chemical weapons parts in Syria

By AFP ·
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said perpetrators of chemical-weapon attacks must be identified and held accountable. (Reuters)

Those guilty of chemical attacks must be held accountable, says UN Chief

By Ephrem Kossaify ·
More bickering as UN meets for 89th time to discuss Syria’s chemical weapons

More bickering as UN meets for 89th time to discuss Syria’s chemical weapons

By Ephrem Kossaify ·
Update US, at UN, accuses Russia of blocking ‘accountability’ on Syria chemical weapons

US, at UN, accuses Russia of blocking ‘accountability’ on Syria chemical weapons

By AFP ·
Syrian regime forces went on to kill hundreds of civilians in the infamous chemical attack on the Damascus suburb of Ghouta in August 2013. (AFP/File Photo)

Syrian chemical weapons expert ‘was on CIA payroll for 14 years’

By Arab News ·
After the Salisbury attacks in Britain and widespread chemical strikes by President Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria, Britain’s defense secretary Wallace said terror groups are now seeking to use chemical and biological weapons. (AFP/File Photo)

UK minister warns of growing chemical, biological attack threat

By Charlie Peters ·
Special Victims ignored amid UN bickering about chemical weapons in Syria

Victims ignored amid UN bickering about chemical weapons in Syria

By Ephrem Kossaify ·
Syrian victims of chemical attacks file case with German prosecutors

Syrian victims of chemical attacks file case with German prosecutors

By Reuters ·
Syrian air force behind chemical attacks, investigation team finds

Syrian air force behind chemical attacks, investigation team finds

By Reuters ·
Chemical weapons watchdog checking Kurdish allegations in Syria

Chemical weapons watchdog checking Kurdish allegations in Syria

By AFP ·
Syrian rebels shoot down government warplane in northwest

Syrian rebels shoot down government warplane in northwest

By Reuters ·
Top watchdog voices concerns over Syria’s chemical weapons

Top watchdog voices concerns over Syria’s chemical weapons

By AP ·

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