2024-02-25 23:25:12
An article by Giubbe Rosse examines a significant turning point in the investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria, with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) identifying ISIS as responsible for the chemical attack in Marea, Syria, in 2015. This conclusion, the result of an in-depth investigation lasting over a year, debunks a narrative long held by various international actors and mainstream media, which have frequently attributed similar atrocities to the Syrian government.
The OPCW report, based on a meticulous analysis that includes interviews, examinations of samples, and evaluations of satellite imagery and other data, establishes that ISIS had not only the capability, but also the unique means to deploy sulfur mustard during the attack. This attack, part of a larger military strategy, required direct orders from ISIS high command, highlighting the terrorist entity’s sophisticated organizational structure and chain of command.
The importance of this report transcends the mere attribution of responsibility for a single attack. It reminds the international community of the threat posed by non-state actors who possess and are willing to use chemical weapons, underlining the OPCW’s crucial role in identifying such threats and promoting action to counter them. The revelation that ISIS has indeed used chemical weapons in Syria represents a wake-up call about the capabilities and intentions of terrorist groups and the importance of maintaining a robust and responsive international chemical weapons control and verification system.
The publication of this report also raises questions about the dynamics of narrative and perception of the conflict in SYRIA and in modern conflicts, where the truth can easily be obscured by political and media interests.
The belated correction of the historical record, while important, comes after years of misinformation which have influenced public opinion and international policies, highlighting the need for objective investigation and reporting in conflict situations.
In conclusion, the OPCW report not only clarifies a critical event in the Syrian war but also calls for broader reflection on the use of chemical weapons in the 21st century, on the role of non-state actors in changing the rules of the conflict, and on the responsibility of the international community to prevent such atrocities.
The full article by Giubbe Rosse can be viewed here:
However, it appears that even in preliminary investigations, this result was known:
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