Kofi Annan is quitting as UN-Arab League peace envoy for Syria, Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary-general, has announced, as the 17-month-old conflict spiralled further out of control.
Ban announced “with deep regret” the resignation of Annan on Thursday, who was named to the post on February 23….
Council diplomats have said privately that the US and Gulf Arab states have become increasingly frustrated in recent weeks with what they saw as Annan’s determined commitment to diplomacy at a time when they believe all avenues for dialogue with Assad have been exhausted… (more)
