UN Secretary-General accepts Annan resignation

Kofi Annan has submitted his resignation as special envoy to Syria, saying he plans to step down on August 31.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2012 - 17:31

Kofi Annan has submitted his resignation as special envoy to Syria, saying he plans to step down on August 31.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement today he accepted the resignation with “deep regret.”

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