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Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Novichok attack tests the world's chemical weapons treaty

27 March 2018

We have the international tools to resolve uncertainties over the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal – but they will only work if Russia cooperates
Military personnel in protective clothing removes vehicles from a car park in Salisbury, Britain, 11 March 2017

The Novichok spy attack was brazen – it needs a tough response

15 March 2018

Hard-line regimes once tried to hide their attempts to poison defectors. Now they make them blatant. Tougher responses are required, says David Hambling

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