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Syria Begins Destroying Assad-Era Chemical Weapons
Syria has officially started destroying its stockpile of chemical weapons materials left over from the Assad regime, the first such destruction since 2014. The operation marks a significant break with the previous government's policies.
3 Sept, 17:40 — 3 Sept, 20:56
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual14h ago
Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials
Syrian authorities undertake first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.
Read full article →channel-news-asiaMostly Factual10h ago
Syria begins destroying Assad-era chemical weapons
Syria says it destroys recovered Assad-era chemical weapons materials and prepares the first court hearing for suspects linked to the programme.
Read full article →national-uaeMixed13h ago
Syria begins destroying chemical weapon materials in break with Assad era
By Adla Massoud
Read full article →arab-newsMixed11h ago
Syria destroys chemical weapons for first time since 2014, urges UN to rein in Israeli strikes - Arab News
Syria destroys chemical weapons for first time since 2014, urges UN to rein in Israeli strikes Arab News
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