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Monday’s annual Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare is especially timely as the spectre of chemical weapons is once again casting its ominous shadow.

According to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, “Recent allegations of the use of these indiscriminate and morally repugnant weapons in Syria serve as a reminder of the continuing vital importance of the Chemical Weapons Convention.”

Related United Nations News Centre story: http://j.mp/184vkli