UN Disarmament Chief Calls Syria Chemical Weapons Discovery 'Momentous' for Global Accountability
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The UN Security Council was briefed by disarmament chief Izumi Nakamitsu on the discovery of previously undeclared chemical weapons in Syria, including the type used in the 2013 Ghouta attack. This development is described as a 'momentous' step for global disarmament efforts and accountability under resolution 2118 (2013). The briefing highlights a critical opportunity for the international community to strengthen the non-proliferation regime and address Syria's longstanding non-compliance with chemical weapons obligations.
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bskyUN Disarmament Chief Calls Syria Chemical Weapons Discovery 'Momentous' for Global Accountabilitypress.un.orgKey quotes
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The discovery of previously undeclared chemical weapons in Syria — including the types infamously used in the town of Ghouta in 2013 — marks a 'momentous' step forward for the global community.
This is a critical opportunity for the [global] disarmament and non-proliferation regime.
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