Germany sold Syria chemicals for the production of sarin

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Germany exported 11 tons of chemicals in Syria between in 2002. and the 2006thyear that could be used in the production of nerve agents sarin, the document says the German government, which is published today.

However, the German government has rejected opposition deputies suggestion that Germany thus may contribute to chemical attack carried out on 21 August in Syria.

Under EU law, the chemical sodium fluoride, hydrofluoric acid and ammonium hydrogen fluoride are classified for "dual use", meaning that they can be used for civilian or military purposes. For these chemicals are needed special export license.

In a written response to questions of representatives from the German left-wing parties, the Ministry of Economy has announced that they sold between chemicals in 2002. year and 2003rd year, 2005th and the 2006th The total value of 174,000 euros and civilian purposes.

Source: R

• 18 Sep, 2013
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