United Nations, United States, Sept 3, 2026 (AFP) - Syria begins destroying Assad-era chemical weapon materials

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2026-09-03

Syria has begun destroying chemical weapon materials identified by an international watchdog, the country's UN envoy said Thursday, signaling a major step forward since the 2024 ouster of autocratic leader Bashar al-Assad. "This is the very first destruction process since we have been liberated from the previous regime," Ibrahim Olabi told the Security Council. "It's also the first of its kind to destroy chemical materials on Syrian territory for......

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