Global Chemical Weapons Watchdog Reminds Syria Of Obligations

Syrians walk through destruction in the town of Douma, the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack, near Damascus, Syria, on April 16, 2018. The annual meeting of member states of the global chemi

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) issued a statement on Monday reminding Syria of its obligations to comply with rules safeguarding certain toxic chemicals. This comes after rebels entered the capital Damascus over the weekend and reportedly overthrew Syrian President Bashar Assad.

The OPCW stated that it is closely monitoring the recent developments in Syria, particularly focusing on the status of chemical weapons-related sites and other locations of interest. The organization has been in contact with the Syrian embassy in The Hague, where it is based.