Statement by the OPCW Director-General on Allegations of Chemical Weapons Use in Syria

The OPCW Director General, Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, is deeply concerned about allegations of a possible use of chemical weapons in Syria and the OPCW will continue to monitor the situation there closely. As he has stated previously, the use of chemical weapons by anyone under any circumstances would be reprehensible and is completely contrary to the legal norms and standards of the international community.