2012-10-02 16:29:16

Use of Chemical Weapons should be ‘An Outrageous Crime with Dire Consequences: Ban


October 02, 2012: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday said that he has expressed grave concerns with statements made by representatives of the Syrian Government regarding the existence of chemical weapons and their possible use. “I have also personally conveyed these concerns directly to President Assad in writing many weeks ago. I once again emphasize the fundamental responsibility of the Syrian Government to ensure the safety and security of any such stockpiles. The use of such weapons would be an outrageous crime with dire consequences.”

In his remarks to the High-Level Meeting of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, in New York, the UN Secretary-General urged for universality of the Chemical Weapons Convention and added “Let us also never forget that chemical weapons are not only a security concern; they also have profound humanitarian implications. The work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and its member States affects all of us. Let us all work together to eliminate the threat posed by chemical weapons for all people and for all time.”









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