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Annan Steps Down As Syria Envoy

AP | JOHN HEILPRIN | Posted 08.02.2012 | Canada
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GENEVA - Kofi Annan said Thursday he will quit his high-profile role as special envoy to Syria at the end of the month, delivering blistering criticis...

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Russia, China Veto UN Resolution Threatening Sanctions Against Syria

Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press | Posted 07.19.2012 | Canada
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Russia and China again vetoed a Western-backed U.N. resolution Thursday aimed at pressuring President Bashar Assad's government to end the escalating ...

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The Problem With Syria's "Peace" Plan

Irwin Cotler | Posted 05.29.2012 | Canada
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Irwin Cotler

Syria's acceptance of UN and Arab League envoy Kofi Annan's six-point peace plan -- while welcome on its face -- will be tested by its implementation. In this regard, this seemingly dramatic announcement invites serious skepticism, borne of experience and the lessons of recent history.

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