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Source: http://isis-online.org/uploads/isis-reports/documents/Syria_June_30_2015_Final.pdf
Will ISIS Gain Control of Syria's Nuclear Assets?
(Institute for Science and International Security) David Albright - The destroyed Al Kibar reactor site in Syria is now under ISIS control. Syria is believed to be hiding assets associated with its past undeclared nuclear efforts, including an alleged stock of 50,000 kg. of natural uranium (enough, if enriched to weapon-grade, for at least 3-5 nuclear weapons), nuclear-related equipment, and nuclear scientists and engineers still present in the country. There is concern that nuclear material could end up in the hands of terrorists, pariah states, or those who may wish to sell it on the black market. Syria's nuclear assets need to be located and placed under international monitoring or removed from the country.