• We knew the Syrian situation was complex and there were lots of divisions, particularly on the side of the opposition... This is a tough job... It can perhaps be done if you stand united and work with me in putting sustained pressure on the protagonists or the parties to come together and seek a political settlement.

    Kofi Annan: We knew the Syrian situation was complex and there were lots of divisions, particularly on the side of the opposition... This is a tough job... It can perhaps be done if you stand united and work with me in putting sustained pressure on the protagonists or the parties to come together and seek a political settlement.
    "Kofi Annan on 40 Years Trying to End War, Promote Peace at the United Nations". Interview with Jeffrey Brown, www.kofiannanfoundation.org. September 20, 2012.