Chemical weapons watchdog restores Syria's voting rightsrestores Syria's voting rights for constructive engagement

The global chemical weapons watchdog reinstated Syria's voting rights in The Hague on Thursday, rewarding Damascus for constructive engagement and its willingness to destroy hidden toxic munition stockpiles.

This decision marks a diplomatic shift for Syria's transitional leadership, which recently located remnants of former President Bashar al-Assad's clandestine chemical program. The move matters as it signals renewed international cooperation and potential steps toward resolving the legacy of chemical warfare in the region.