"A new report released by CSW alleging the SPDC?s use of chemical weapons against Karenni Army (KA) soldiers in February 2005 has once again raised the question of Burma?s offensive chemical weapons capability. The symptoms identified in those affected appear to be consistent with exposure to a chemical weapon of some sort. The evidence produced in the CSW report also appears to be consistent with research conducted by KHRG following similar occurrences in Karen State a decade ago, suggesting that the SPDC continues to both manufacture and employ chemical weapons..."