WASHINGTON — Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan called Thursday for a discussion on decriminalization of drugs, criticizing the crackdown on traffickers in Mexico led by outgoing President Felipe Calderon. “When you look at the results of Calderon’s efforts, most people will tell…
Annan wants more action to curb Kenya violence before March vote
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Former U.N. chief Kofi Annan said on Thursday he wants more done to stem rising violence in Kenya before a March 4 election to prevent a repetition of the bloodshed that followed the last vote five years ago.
Blair could have prevented Iraq war: Annan
Former prime minister Tony Blair was the only person capable of turning George Bush against the 2003 Iraq invasion, ex-United Nations chief Kofi Annan claimed in an interview published Saturday. Annan argued in an interview published in the Times that Blair could have changed Bush’s mind…
Annan hopes for UN action on Syria after urging delay among nations to find agreement
The U.N. Security Council’s plan to vote on Syria comes after a request from U.N. envoy Kofi Annan that the five permanent members not meet until they reach agreement. … Read More
Russia accuses West of inciting Syrian rebels
Russia says proposed UN resolution equals “direct support of the revolutionary movement”, and would fuel more violence. … Read More
Annan and Putin show no progress on Syria
Russia continues to stand its ground on supporting the Assad government while battles rage for a third day in Damascus. … Read More
Syria fighting closes in on capital
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian army armored vehicles have clashed with rebels in Damascus in what residents said was the heaviest fighting in the capital since the revolt against President Bashar al-Assad began 17 months ago. … Read More
