Chemical Weapons Watchdog Says Team in Syria ‘Safe’
The world's chemical watchdog Tuesday denied a report by the Syrian government that investigators and their drivers on a fact-finding mission were kidnapped, saying the group was "safe" and returning to base after an attack.
(via AFP)
The world’s chemical weapons watchdog said on Tuesday that a convoy of its inspectors overseeing the dismantling of Syria’s weapons program had come under attack, but all were safe. “All team members are safe and well and heading back to their operating…
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