Dangers Of Incapacitating Chemical Weapons And Widespread Misuse Of Riot Control Agents
Sunday, November 8, 2009 - 22:28
in Health & Medicine
Seven years ago, Russian Security Forces employed a secret incapacitating chemical weapon in their attempt to free 800 hostages held in a Moscow theatre by armed Chechen fighters. Over 120 hostages were killed by the incapacitant and many more continue to suffer long term health problems. Despite reports of further Russian research and use of incapacitants, the international community has refused to address the dangers of the development and proliferation of such weapons, according to a new report.
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