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Syrian chemical attack – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 April 201703 August 2018

A suspected gas attack in Syria early yesterday morning killed at least 70 people and injured close to 500. It […]

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Chemical warfare nothing new – Allan Blackman

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 September 2013

Associate Professor Allan Blackman, from the University of Otago Chemistry Department, writes about the history of chemical warfare in his […]

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Expert Q&A: Alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 August 201328 March 2016

United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, has ordered the 20-strong inspection team investigating alleged use of chemical weapons in Damascus to […]

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Alleged chemical weapons in Syria – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 August 201328 March 2016

Following allegations that the Syrian army used chemical weapons in Damascus, the government has allowed UN inspectors to investigate the […]

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