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Improved Analytical Capability at the OPCW Laboratory Thanks to New NMR Equipment
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 17 March 2017 — The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, yesterday inaugurated the new Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)...17 March 2017Full story
Statement by Director-General Ahmet Üzümcü: Commemoration of the 1988 Halabja Chemical Weapons Attack
On 16 March, we remember the tragedy that befell the innocent citizens of Halabja. On this day 29 years ago, thousands suffered and perished in the unspeakable cruelty of a chemical weapons attack. On behalf of the...16 March 2017Full story
H.E. Ms. Pornprapai Ganjanarintr (Thailand)
H.E. Ms. Pornprapai Ganjanarintr, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Thailand to the OPCW, presented her credentials to the Director-General on 15 March 2017.15 March 2017Full story
OPCW Executive Council Condemns Chemical Weapons Use in Fatal Incident in Malaysia
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 10 March 2017 — The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons’ (OPCW) Executive Council (EC) adopted a decision yesterday expressing grave concern that, according to statements by the...10 March 2017Full story
Specialists from Asia Review New Approaches to Chemical Risk Assessment and Reduction
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 9 March 2017 — Experts from Member States of the OPCW in Asia discussed and analysed the latest trends in chemical safety and security at the Fifth Seminar on Chemical Safety and Security Management, held...09 March 2017Full story
Experts from Africa Contribute to OPCW’s Repository of Chemical Safety and Security Best Practices
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 9 March 2017 — A group of specialists shared chemical safety and security management needs and best practices during a regional workshop in Yaoundé, Republic of Cameroon, from 27 February – 1 March.09 March 2017Full story
H.E. Mr Lok Bahadur Thapa (Nepal)
H.E. Mr Lok Bahadur Thapa, Permanent Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal to the OPCW, presented his credentials to the Director-General on 7 March 2017.07 March 2017Full story
Statement from the OPCW Spokesperson on Allegations of Chemical Weapons Use in Mosul, Iraq
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 5 March 2017 — In response to allegations of chemical weapon use in Mosul, Iraq, the Spokesperson for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) stated, “The OPCW is seriously...05 March 2017Full story
Statement from OPCW Spokesperson in response to media queries regarding alleged use of nerve agent VX in Malaysia
According to media reports, the Malaysian authorities seem to have determined that the nerve agent VX was used in a killing at the airport on 13 February. Any use of chemical weapons is deeply disturbing. OPCW stands ready to...24 February 2017Full story
H.E. Mrs Regina Cordeiro Dunlop (Brazil)
H.E. Mrs Regina Cordeiro Dunlop, Permanent Representative of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the OPCW, presented her credentials to the Director-General on 24 February 2017.24 February 2017Full story
Fact Sheets
- Fact Sheet 1 - History
- Fact Sheet 2 - CWC
- Fact Sheet 3 - The Structure of the OPCW
- Fact Sheet 4 - What is a Chemical Weapon?
- Fact Sheet 5 - Three Types of Inspections
- Fact Sheet 6 - Eliminating Chemical Weapons and Chemical Weapon Production Facilities
- Fact Sheet 7: Monitoring Chemicals with Possible Chemical Weapons Applications
- Fact Sheet 8: Assistance and Protection Against Attack with Chemical Weapons
- Fact Sheet 9: Promoting Economic and Technical Development Through Chemistry
- Fact Sheet 10 National Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Fact Sheet 11: Scientific Advisory Board
