"CHEMICAL WEAPONS"

Unanimously adopting resolution 2578 (2021), Security Council renews authorization to inspect vessels suspected of violating Libya arms embargo. Security Council extends Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan, unanimously adopting resolution 2579 (2021). Syria yet to fulfil Chemical Weapons Convention obligations, top United Nations officials tell Security Council, as members spar over ‘objectivity’.

Calling for unity in the UN Security Council in order “to reestablish the norm against chemical weapons” in Syria, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu said “there is an urgent need, not only to identify, but hold accountable, all those who have used chemical weapons in violation of international law.” UNIFEED

ISIL/Da’esh committed genocide of Yazidi, war crimes against unarmed cadets, military personnel in Iraq, investigative team head tells Security Council.

Syria must declare all chemical warfare agents produced at former production facility, says High Representative in briefing to Security Council.

Virtual stakeout by Gert Auväärt, Deputy Permanent Representative of Estonia to the United Nations, on the situation in in Middle East (Syria chemical weapons), on behalf of Estonia, France, Ireland, Belgium and Germany.

UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu said the findings of the OPCW’s Investigation and Identification Team with regards to an incident in Syria’s Saraqib are “deeply concerning,” and stressed that there is “no justification for the use of toxic chemicals as weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances.” UNIFEED

Security Council renews committee monitoring nuclear, chemical, biological weapons, unanimously adopting resolution 2572 (2021).

Head of International Mechanism on Syria presents sixth report, as delegates in General Assembly air concerns over basis for its creation.

In briefing on Syria, top disarmament official says Security Council unity required to re-establish norm against use of chemical weapons.

UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu said much work remains to be done before Security Council Resolution 2118 can be considered implemented and stressed that the use of Chemical weapons “must always be seen as a clear violation of a deeply held taboo.” UNIFEED