Alleged poisoning of activist Navalny could be classed as ‘a use of chemical weapons’ & violation of international law – OPCW

In response to Germany's insistence

In response to Germany’s insistence that Alexey Navalny was poisoned with a Novichok-like nerve agent, the primary international watchdog has warned that such a “reprehensible” act would be considered “a use of chemical weapons”

The International Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) also labelled it “a violation of international law.” The strong reaction came in a statement on Thursday, referring to allegations that the Russian opposition figure’s illness – which began on August 20 – was caused by the use of a nerve agent.

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