Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
international organization based in The Hague
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What's happening
Active this week
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Bimal Patel, an Indian academic, serves on UN bodies and commissions, representing Indian expertise in international law.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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OPCW monitors chemical weapons in Syria, with the investigation involving the Assad regime, Russian influence, and US pressure.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Donald Trump supported the process leading to OPCW's verification of chemical weapons discoveries in Syria.Well supported17 reports3 developments inside
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OPCW investigated alleged chemical attacks in Syria in 2020, with support from France and Finland.Some support1 report
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Syria is engaging with international bodies like OPCW and IAEA regarding chemical weapons and nuclear programs, while asserting claims over the Golan Heights and Damascus.Some support1 report
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UNHRC session in Geneva addresses Sudan conflict, prompting OPCW to be sought for an inquiry into chlorine use.Some support2 reports
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Syria StructuralTrump rejected an Iranian proposal on the Strait of Hormuz while exile parties met in Oslo discussing transition principles.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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United Nations StructuralIndia adopted UN principles of official statistics on September 1, 2026.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Azerbaijan StructuralArmenian elections bolster pro-EU trajectory, prompting Russian opposition and EU counter-pressure against Moscow's economic tactics.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Sudan StructuralOne of the three countries involved is accused of backing Tigray rebels in the north.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Ilham Aliyev StructuralAzerbaijan ended the conflict with Armenia through military means.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Connections
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Fernando Arias Structural
Fernando Arias serves as the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
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United Nations Structural
The UN provides the mandate and platform for the OPCW to carry out its specialized work against chemical weapons.
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Azerbaijan Structural
Azerbaijan maintains a permanent representative to the OPCW.
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Bimal Patel Structural
Bimal Patel was an employee of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for 15 years.
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Sudan Structural
Sudan is a formal member of the OPCW and is subject to its oversight, investigations, and commitments regarding chemical weapons.
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Government of Sudan Transactional
The Government of Sudan is formally seeking the OPCW's assistance to conduct an inquiry into the use of chemical weapons, specifically chlorine.
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Finland Operational
Finland functionally supports the findings and work of the OPCW regarding chemical weapons.
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Qatar Structural
Qatar participated in the consensus regarding the reinstatement of the OPCW.
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Donald Trump Operational
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New York Times Mentioned together
The relationship involves the New York Times reporting on and corroborating findings of the OPCW regarding chemical weapons use.
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Ilham Aliyev Structural
Ilham Aliyev's presidential orders govern the diplomatic representation of Azerbaijan to the OPCW.
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Damascus Shared context
The OPCW investigates chemical attacks that occurred in Damascus.
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Izumi Nakamitsu Operational
Izumi Nakamitsu actively participates in the implementation and governance processes of the OPCW.
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Netherlands Shared context
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is based in the Netherlands.
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Syria Structural
OPCW exercises its mandate to monitor, investigate, and verify chemical weapons compliance and destruction within Syria.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- OPCW investigated alleged chemical attacks in Syria in 2020, with support from France and Finland.
- Syria is engaging with international bodies like OPCW and IAEA regarding chemical weapons and nuclear programs, while asserting claims over the Golan Heights and Damascus.
- UNHRC session in Geneva addresses Sudan conflict, prompting OPCW to be sought for an inquiry into chlorine use.
- OPCW found evidence of chemical weapons use in Sudan.
- Allegations of chemical weapons use by SAF in Khartoum, with shared evidence and resulting displacement of Sudanese.
August 2026
1 eventJune 2026
3 events- Bimal Patel, an Indian academic, serves on UN bodies and commissions, representing Indian expertise in international law.
- OPCW monitors chemical weapons in Syria, with the investigation involving the Assad regime, Russian influence, and US pressure.
- Donald Trump supported the process leading to OPCW's verification of chemical weapons discoveries in Syria.