Chemical weapons watchdog alerts Syria after major power shift in Damascus
International chemical weapons organization steps up monitoring of Syrian facilities after significant changes in Damascus leadership. The group demands strict compliance with safety protocols for toxic materials
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has stepped-up its oversight of Syrian chemical stockpiles after weekend developments in Damascus. The agency based in The Hague issued an urgent notice to Syrian authorities regarding proper safeguarding of dangerous substances
Following rebel forces entry into Damascus and the removal of Bashar Assad from power‚ the international body has heightened its watch over key-sites containing hazardous materials. The OPCWʼs quick-response includes monitoring of:
- Chemical weapons storage facilities
- Production-related locations
- Research-labs
- Other strategic sites
The organizationʼs top-level officials are maintaining round-the-clock surveillance of these locations‚ working closely with on-ground teams to ensure proper protocols remain in place. The OPCWʼs mandate requires strict compliance with international guidelines for toxic-substance management; despite the political upheaval taking place in Syriaʼs capital
