Ghouta Chemical Attack
A large chemical attack using sarin kills civilians in opposition-held areas around Damascus.
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2013 in Syria
Explore 5 historical events and records for Syria in 2013.
Historical records for Syria in 2013
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August
September
Syria Deposits CWC Accession
Syria deposits its instrument of accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention with the United Nations.
October
Syria Chemical Weapons Destruction Begins
Syrian personnel begin destroying or disabling chemical weapons equipment under OPCW and United Nations supervision.
Chemical Weapons Convention Enters Force for Syria
The Chemical Weapons Convention enters into force for Syria, making it a State Party to the treaty.
Syria Submits Initial Chemical Declaration
Syria submits its initial declaration and general destruction plan covering its declared chemical weapons programme.
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