The UN ’s OPCW (OPCW) has said that ISIS is likely to be using chemical weapons against its enemies in Iraq and Syria . The UN has been investigating 11 alleged chemical weapon attacks reported to it by OPCW . In 11 case, blood samples suggested exposure to the deadly nerve agent sarin or a sarin-like substance. Inspectors reportedly investigated eleven separate instances where chemical weapons were used against civilians in Syria. The Syrian Government , which has previously been held responsible for hundreds of chemical weapon-related deaths, claims to have handed over all of its chemical weapon stockpiles. Iraqi and US officials have said that UN is known to have captured former government stockpiles and laboratories, and also has access to experts, allowing it to pursue a chemical weapons programme.
The UN ’s OPCW (OPCW) has said that ISIS is likely to be using chemical weapons against its enemies in Iraq and Syria . The UN has been investigating 11 alleged chemical weapon attacks reported to it by OPCW . In 11 case, blood samples suggested exposure to the deadly nerve agent sarin or a sarin-like substance. The Syrian Government , which has previously been held responsible for hundreds of chemical weapon-related deaths, claims to have handed over all of its chemical weapon stockpiles. Iraqi and US officials have said that UN is known to have captured former government stockpiles and laboratories, and also has access to experts, allowing it to pursue a chemical weapons programme.