Tag: Syria

marcfonbaustier: Syria accepts Kofi Annan’s peace plan which includes no more violence, releasing of detainees, and inclusive political dialogue according to the U.N. Huffington Post

Status quo in Syria ‘indefensible,’ Ban says on anniversary of uprising Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today marked the anniversary of the uprising in Syria by calling for an end to the ongoing bloodshed, which has claimed more than 8,000 lives since popular protests began a year ago, and for a peaceful resolution of the crisis.

UN Special Envoy Annan Leaves Syria Without Cease-Fire After Assad Talks Annan told reporters he cited an African proverb to the Syrian president: “You cannot turn the wind, so turn the sail.”

UN reform needed according to president of General Assembly 66th elected president of the UN General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser urges UN reform in a recent interview saying that the attitude of Russia and China towards Syria proves how the given rules are unsuitable for solving crises like this. “The world has changed; the UN should also reform itself to deal with the issues of today. Sixty years ago who could imagine we’ll be discussing climate change, food security, or the world would reach seven billion people, so we need to see a more active and effective UN. In the Security Council…

I just heard that Kofi Annan might be named as UN’s special envoy to Syria. I like the idea very much! fortyandtwo: “The idea that there is one people in possession of the truth, one answer to the world’s ills, or one solution to humanity’s needs, has done untold harm throughout history.” — Kofi Annan