Annan steps down as Syria envoy

Kofi Annan has resigned as the UN - Arab League envoy to Syria.

Annan steps down as Syria envoy
Thu, 02 Aug, 2012 - 17:19

Kofi Annan has resigned as the UN - Arab League envoy to Syria.

The move comes after repeated refusals by Russia and China to back his plans to bring stability to the region.

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