Use_of_chemical_weapons_in_the_War_in_Iraq_(2013–2017)

Use of chemical weapons in the War in Iraq (2013–2017)

Use of chemical weapons in the War in Iraq (2013–2017)

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Use of chemical weapons in the War in Iraq (2013–2017) by ISIL has been confirmed by the OPCW[1] and US defense officials.[2]

The map marks the position of reported chemical weapons attacks in the War in Iraq (2013–2017). Yellow markers indicate chlorine attacks. Red indicate a more deadly chemical weapon agent.

Incidents

Reported attacks

The table below lists reported chemical weapons attacks in the Iraqi Civil War.[N 1]

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Confirmed attacks

After around 35 Kurdish soldiers were injured during fighting against Islamic State militants southwest of Erbil in August 2015, samples were taken by OPCW in an investigation directed by the Iraqi government. In February 2016, a source at the OPCW confirmed that the samples tested positive for mustard gas.[1][23]

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Notes

  1. [N 1]
    All times given are given in local time unless otherwise stated.
  2. [N 2]
    The two attacks in Taza, the one on 8-9 March and the one on 12 March, were reportedly wounding around 600.[20] 670 according to a statement made by the Iraqi Turkmen Front.[21]

References

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    "Iraqi girl dies after IS chemical attack". AFP. 11 March 2016.
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    "Turkman town harassed by ISIS mortar shells, some containing chemicals". Rudaw. 12 March 2016.
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    "Iraqi officials: ISIS chemical weapons attacks kill child, wound 600". CBS News. AP. 12 March 2016.
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    "IS chemical missiles kill 4 civilians and wounds 25 others near Mosul". Iraqi News.
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    "Mustard gas 'used in Iraq' in August". Yahoo! News. AFP. 15 February 2016.
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