Libya Chemical Overview
Overview of Libya's chemical capabilities and nonproliferation activities
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In 2003, then Libyan dictator Col. Muammar Qadhafi renounced all of his regime’s WMD programs. WMD stockpiles were verifiably dismantled, and Libya began to explore peaceful nuclear energy. However, ongoing civil war and turmoil since the Arab Spring in 2011 has stalled these efforts and has led to regional stability and proliferation concerns.
Region Middle East and North Africa
6400 Barrels of yellowcake uranium reportedly stored at Sabha
24.7 Metric tons of sulfur mustard gas declared to OPCW in 2004
55,000 Pounds of WMD-related equipment airlifted to US in 2004
Overview of Libya's chemical capabilities and nonproliferation activities
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