Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials - Al Jazeera
Syrian authorities have begun destroying remnants of the chemical weapons program established under former President Bashar al-Assad. This marks the first verified destruction of such munitions in the country since 2014.
Why it matters
The destruction of these weapons is a significant step in international disarmament efforts and post-conflict stabilization in Syria.
Syrian authorities undertake first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A drawing exhibition by a group of young people depicts scenes related to a 2013 chemical attack under Syria's ousted President Bashar al-Assad [File: Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty Images] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 3 Sep 2026 3 Sep 2026 Syria has begun destroying the remnants of a clandestine chemical weapons programme created under former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Syrian and United Nations officials have said.
This includes raw materials and munitions similar to those used in deadly gas attacks during the country’s civil war, diplomats said at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday.
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