All OPCW articles
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NewsChemical weapons watchdog concludes Islamic State used mustard gas in 2015 attack in Syria
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons concludes six artillery shells contained the chemical agent
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OpinionThe end of chemical warfare
With a final push we might see these terrible weapons disappear from the world in our lifetime
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NewsWorld’s declared stockpiles of chemical weapons destroyed as US finishes the job
Chemical weapons watchdog confirms that historic milestone has been passed towards ending threat of chemical warfare
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NewsChemical weapons watchdog opens new lab as end nears for deadly munitions
New facility will allow OPCW to address changing nature of threat from chemical weapons
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NewsChemical weapons watchdog starts work on new chemistry and technology centre
OPCW facility will build up its capacity in areas including analytical chemistry and chemical safety
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NewsChemical weapons watchdog to add Novichok agents to list of closely controlled substances
Move marks first time any class of chemical has been prohibited since the Chemical Weapons Convention came into force over two decades ago
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NewsIupac recognised for promoting peaceful uses of chemistry by chemical weapons body
Chemistry body shares Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons award with two leading experts for work to rid the world of chemical warfare
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NewsNovichok poisoning breakthrough as original container found
Decontamination efforts continue as source of nerve agent found in victim’s house
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NewsOPCW to identify perpetrators of chemical attacks
The international watchdog wants to ensure those responsible for the use of chemical weapons are ‘held accountable’
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OpinionDouma and Salisbury: a tale of two cities
Events in Salisbury and Douma show how important OPCW has become
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OpinionWhat now for the world's chemical weapons watchdog?
Attacks in Salisbury, Kuala Lumpur and Syria show that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons needs to evolve
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NewsChemical weapons watchdog confirms UK’s nerve agent findings
Independent international investigators verify that a Novichok agent was used in attempted assassination of former Russian spy in Salisbury
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NewsThe return of chemical weapons?
Recent events in Syria have raised questions over the control of chemical weapons
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NewsGlobal code of ethics planned for chemists
International group drafts new guidelines on safety, conduct and sustainability
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NewsChemists seek end to chemical warfare on centenary of its first use
International community produces the Ypres Declaration to reaffirm disarmament objectives
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NewsUS to restart chemical weapon neutralisation
Remainder of US cold war chemical weapons set to be destroyed by 2023
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NewsCape Ray finishes destruction of Syria’s most deadly chemicals
Mustard gas and sarin precursors broken down on US navy ship, while progress is made with other weapon chemicals
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NewsExplosive end for Japan's second world war chemical weapons
Bombs and mortars abandoned by retreating Japanese troops in China are finally being destroyed
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NewsWorld faces up to Syria's chemical weapons legacy
Production and mixing facilities have been destroyed but 1000 tonnes of chemical precursors still need to be dealt with