Conflict & Security
OPCW chief in Damascus to locate and secure remnants of Assad-era chemical weapons program
October 14, 2026 at 03:57 AM
OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafiori visited Damascus this week to advance efforts at locating and securing remnants of Syria's Assad-era chemical weapons program.
- Dallafiori held a joint press conference in Damascus Tuesday with Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.
- Dallafiori said the urgent priority is assessing the most dangerous sites and securing remnants of the chemical weapons program.
- Al-Shaibani said Syria has arrested 18 suspects, including senior officers, pending trial for chemical attacks.
- An OPCW team verified in August Syria's destruction of 42 aerial bombs carried out by the authorities.