Syria begins destroying Assad-era chemical weapons materials
Syria has begun an operation to destroy chemical-weapons materials dating from the Assad era. Officials describe the effort as a significant step in dismantling the former regime's chemical legacy.
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Why it matters
The operation could reduce the risk of chemical-weapons proliferation while signaling a major change in Syria's handling of inherited security threats.
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