Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/chemical-weapons-watchdog-to-syrian-regime-get-moving Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Chemical weapons watchdog to Syrian regime: Get moving Nation Jan 8, 2014 2:53 PM EST "We are going to see what the circumstances allow, but certainly we are exhorting the Syrian government to intensify its efforts so that we can conclude this critical part of this mission absolutely as fast as the conditions allow." Michael Luhan, spokesman for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, speaking Wednesday in the Hague to news that the first shipment of weapons precursors left Syria yesterday. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
"We are going to see what the circumstances allow, but certainly we are exhorting the Syrian government to intensify its efforts so that we can conclude this critical part of this mission absolutely as fast as the conditions allow." Michael Luhan, spokesman for the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, speaking Wednesday in the Hague to news that the first shipment of weapons precursors left Syria yesterday. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now