In a major turnaround on Tuesday, President Bashar-Al-Assad of Syria has given his acquiescence to the six-point peace plan proposed by Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General. By agreeing to the peace proposal, President Assad is now formally bounded to end the deadly violence that has been continuing since the early days of Syria uprising. However, diplomatic circles conceded that they are doubtful about the level of commitment and sincerity Al Assad would show towards the peace plan.
In a statement issued in Geneva, it has been confirmed that the Syrian ministry has expressed their desire to accept the UN peace proposal in a letter addressed to the UN-Arab League Joint Special Envoy, Kofi Annan. The acting peace Envoy to Syria, Kofi Annan, is stated to have welcomed the development as an “important initial step.” He is also hopeful that it should end the relentless violence and bloodshed and create an atmosphere for political dialogue to begin in Syria and fulfill the rightful aspirations of all Syrians. Annan has, however, cautioned that the road to peace in Syria depends on the successful implementation of the UN peace proposal.
Political opponents as well as anti-government activists in Syria are rather skeptical and feel that it is the latest ploy by the Syrian government to buy some more time to stay in power. Some pointed out that Kofi Annan’s peace plan is incomplete and does not address key issues. Such as, call for Assad to step down nor does it charge the current regime with International Criminal Court proceedings.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Kofi Annan calls for unfettered peace efforts in Syria
On Friday, Kofi Annan has called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to broker a deal between President Bashar-Al-Assad and the opposition to address the ongoing Syria crisis. After a supposedly close-door teleconference with the 15-nation UN council, the special UN-Arab league ambassador has stated that he is working with all stakeholders including the Syrian government and the opposition for restoration of peace in Syria. News is that the United Nations humanitarian agencies would reach Damascus this weekend to start humanitarian aid with the government of Syria.
Kofi Annan and his team are engaged to break the deadlock between the government and the opposition and end the Syria crisis. In fact, his visit to Syria last week has been to push for international monitoring, opening of political dialogue and restoration of peace.
The ex-United Nations secretary general has admitted that unlike Libya or anywhere in the Middle East, the situation in Syria is quite complex and it calls for very careful handling. He feels that any misjudgment or miscalculation could have cascading effect on the entire region. Kofi Annan has also acknowledged that till now the six-point peace proposal has not found much favor in Syria, but his team is working with the Syrian government for their approval.
Kofi Annan and his team are engaged to break the deadlock between the government and the opposition and end the Syria crisis. In fact, his visit to Syria last week has been to push for international monitoring, opening of political dialogue and restoration of peace.
The ex-United Nations secretary general has admitted that unlike Libya or anywhere in the Middle East, the situation in Syria is quite complex and it calls for very careful handling. He feels that any misjudgment or miscalculation could have cascading effect on the entire region. Kofi Annan has also acknowledged that till now the six-point peace proposal has not found much favor in Syria, but his team is working with the Syrian government for their approval.
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