Syria Seeks Help to Destroy Its Chemical Weapons

Syria has asked for international support to eliminate its remaining chemical weapons. The request came from Syria's ambassador to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, on Thursday. He stated Syria is determined to "close this chapter once and for all." Olabi said the weapons are a "heavy legacy" from the country's former government. He reaffirmed Syria's commitment to destroying them. Syria joined the global Chemical Weapons Convention in 2013. The ongoing effort to verify and destroy its stockpiles has been a long and complex process involving international inspectors.