Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has resigned
from his post as the international envoy to Syria. Annan formally
informed UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Secretary-General
of the League of Arab States, Nabil El Araby about his decision. His
appointment for the high-profile as the UN peace interlocutor was set to expire
on 31 August 2012. Annan was appointed to the position to explore for
the peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis and secure a peaceful
transition of the regime. He failed to achieve his task.
Kofi Annan had suggested a 6-point peace plan
to stop violence in the Syria. The peace plan which was submitted to UN
Security Council comprised of following points.
- Commit to work with international envoy to secure peaceful political change in the country by taking into account of the legitimate aspirations and concerns of Syrian people.
- End to violence by all sides; army troops to stop using heavy weapons and withdraw to barracks.
- Permission for humanitarian assistance particularly for the areas worst hit by violence
- Accelerate the pace of release of detainees who were detained arbitrarily by the present government.
- Ensuring freedom of movement throughout the country for journalists
- Permission to the citizens for peaceful demonstrations
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