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Sigrid Kaag and Syria

Syria: Sigrid Kaag of the the international mission to Syria charged with destroying the stockpile, told reporters in Damascus that a large majority of Syria chemical materials have been removed from the country and destroyed. , according to CBC. "It important that the last push is made toward full completion," Kaag said. Syrias civil war: key facts, important players Canada falling behind on promise to Syria refugees As It Happens Descent into Chaos: Inside Syria civil war The Syrian government has until the end of Sunday to complete the handover of its entire chemical stockpile if it is to meet a deadline agreed upon by Damascus and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Disposing of Syria chemical weapons Syria chemical weapons removal: Chlorine gas sparks suspicion Syria rebels, government report poison gas attack She described it as "significant progress," though she said the Syrian government needs to ensure the remaining materials are eradicated by the end of the month. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.