Germany confirms it supplied over 100 tons of ‘dual-use’ chemicals to Syria
German officials have confirmed that Berlin sent chemicals to Syria that could potentially be used to make sarin gas. The government stressed, however, that it is confident the “dual-use” chemicals were not used for military purposes.
Germany exported more than 100 tons of potential ingredients for the deadly gas between 2002 and 2006.
"The permits [for delivery of the chemicals] were granted after a thorough examination of all potential risks, including the dangers of misuse and redirection with a view to possible use in connection with chemical weapons," Germany’s Ministry of Economy said in a statement responding to a formal request from the socialist Left Party.