BBC: WWI Toxic Compound Allegedly Used on Georgian Protesters
Evidence gathered by the BBC suggests Georgian authorities used a World War One-era chemical weapon, “camite,” against anti-government protesters. Protesters reported severe and long-lasting symptoms, including burning skin, breathing difficulties, and vomiting, corroborated by medical studies. Experts and former police officials identified the likely use of this obsolete chemical agent, which was mixed into water cannons. The Georgian government denies the findings, but the BBC’s investigation highlights the potential use of a dangerous substance with lasting effects, raising concerns under international law.
John Q. Hosedrinker