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TunisiaEU condemns the use of chemical weapons in Syria
Today the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) presented its seventh report which concludes that the Syrian Arab Republic was responsible for the release of sarin at Khan Sheikhoun, Syria, on 4 April 2017. The JIM also determined that Da’esh was responsible for the use of sulphur mustard at Um-Housh on September 15 and 16, 2016.
The EU expresses its strongest condemnation of these unspeakable acts. The Syrian regime’s appalling use of sarin nerve agent against the people of Khan Sheikhoun resulted in hundreds of casualties. The use of chemical weapons by anyone, be it a State or non-State actors, anywhere and under any circumstances is contrary to international law and must be rigorously condemned.
The EU fully supports the work of the UN-OPCW Joint Investigative Mechanism. Their professionalism and independence is held in the highest regard and trust. The JIM needs to continue its valuable work. We therefore urge the United Nations Security Council to maintain the JIM’s investigative capacity.
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