Chemical Weapons Watchdog Asking For Short Ceasefires in Syria

OPCW says local fighting is making it hard to inspect some chemical weapons sights

The head of the body tasked with destroying Syria's chemical weapons says fighting is preventing access to some sites through rebel-held areas.

Ahmet Uzumcu, of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, called for local, short-term ceasefires to allow experts to work.

He told the BBC he hoped the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded to the group last week, would help their work in Syria.