Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
international organization based in The Hague
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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OPCW monitors chemical weapons in Syria, with the investigation involving the Assad regime, Russian influence, and US pressure.Well supported7 reports3 developments inside
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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 support2 reports
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UNHRC session in Geneva addresses Sudan conflict, prompting OPCW to be sought for an inquiry into chlorine use.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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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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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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OPCW found evidence of chemical weapons use in Sudan.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Allegations of chemical weapons use by SAF in Khartoum, with shared evidence and resulting displacement of Sudanese.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ilham Aliyev issued presidential orders governing Azerbaijan's diplomatic representation to the OPCW.Some support1 report
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Around Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons this week
News at the entities that move Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons most-
United Nations StructuralUN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg addresses Houthi actions and UN personnel detentions in Yemen.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Azerbaijan StructuralAzerbaijan welcomes Feridun Sinirlioglu's candidacy for the United Nations.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Donald Trump OperationalIranian delegation traveled to Doha while Mojtaba Khamenei addressed regional tensions and directed armed forces to be prepared to respond.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Ilham Aliyev StructuralCooperation on cultural heritage and dialogue between Azerbaijan and the Holy See was discussed during high-level talks.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Syria StructuralSyrian delegation participated in a regional conference hosted by the Tunisian Court of Accounts.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
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Sudan StructuralRSF controls territory in Darfur while the government in Khartoum faces ongoing conflict.Moves Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Connections
The 16 strongest of 26, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Fernando Arias Structural
Fernando Arias serves as the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
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Syria Structural
OPCW monitors, verifies, and oversees Syria's compliance with international chemical weapons obligations and disarmament efforts.
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Sudan Structural
Sudan is a formal member of the OPCW and is subject to its oversight and investigations regarding chemical weapons use.
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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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Izumi Nakamitsu Operational
Izumi Nakamitsu actively participates in the implementation and governance processes of 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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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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Qatar Structural
Qatar participated in the consensus regarding the reinstatement of the OPCW.
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Finland Operational
Finland functionally supports the findings and work of the OPCW regarding chemical weapons.
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Donald Trump Operational
they act on each other directly
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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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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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Asaad al-Shaibani Operational
Asaad al-Shaibani participated in discussions regarding the OPCW's roadmap for chemical weapons closure.
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Netherlands Shared context
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is based in the Netherlands.
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Damascus Shared context
The OPCW investigates chemical attacks that occurred in Damascus.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- 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 investigated alleged chemical attacks in Syria in 2020, with support from France and Finland.
- 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- OPCW monitors chemical weapons in Syria, with the investigation involving the Assad regime, Russian influence, and US pressure.
- Bimal Patel, an Indian academic, serves on UN bodies and commissions, representing Indian expertise in international law.
- Donald Trump supported the process leading to OPCW's verification of chemical weapons discoveries in Syria.