BBC investigation: Georgian police likely used WWI-era toxic chemical camite on protesters

Summary

BBC investigation finds evidence that Georgian riot police likely used camite, a toxic chemical compound developed during World War I, against anti-government protesters. The chemical causes severe and long-lasting symptoms including skin burning, respiratory issues, and neurological problems. A doctor who studied protesters' symptoms after experiencing ill-effects himself found evidence consistent with camite exposure. The UN's special rapporteur on torture expressed concern about the use of such chemicals on civilian populations.