The number, far higher than any previous estimate, poses a test for the new government. Experts fear that sarin, chlorine and mustard gas stockpiles could be unsecured.
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Syria Likely Has Over 100 Chemical Weapons Sites, Inspectors Say
The number, far higher than any previous estimate, poses a test for the new government. Experts fear that sarin, chlorine and mustard gas stockpiles could be unsecured.
What Happens to Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arsenal After al-Assad’s Ouster?
While experts believe that Syria has retained some stocks of chemical weapons, their quantities likely have been depleted and it would be hard for rogue actors to use them.
French Judges Issue Warrant for Syria’s President in War Crimes Case
The warrant relates to the deadly use of chemical weapons and is a major step to hold President Bashar al-Assad accountable for some of the worst atrocities in Syria’s long conflict.
Russian Sieges in Ukraine Are Prompting Flashbacks for Syrians
“We feel for them and say, may God be with you,” said one Syrian who endured hunger and cold when his own government, backed by Russia, besieged Aleppo.
Where Doctors Are Criminals
The Syrian government considers some health workers enemies of the state. We talked to four of them about why they risked their lives anyway.