Syria begins new phase to eliminate chemical weapons legacy
By The BriefBrief
Syria’s foreign minister says the country is entering “a new phase” in addressing its chemical weapons legacy and has initiated technical and operational measures to eliminate the weapons in cooperation with international partners. The shift is reflected in recent Syrian official statements and OPCW-related developments.
WHO:Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani; Syrian government; OPCW
WHAT:Syrian officials announce a new phase and technical and operational measures to eliminate the chemical weapons legacy in cooperation with international partners.
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:Syria
WHY:Syria is responding to the chemical weapons legacy from the 2013 Ghouta sarin attack by initiating measures to eliminate the weapons with international partners.
