AFP, United Nations, 12 March 2012 – UN leader Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on President Bashar al-Assad to act in ‘days’ on proposals made by special envoy Kofi Annan to end the Syria conflict.
‘I add my voice to that of Mr. Annan in urging President Assad to act swiftly, within the next few days, in response to the proposals put forward’ by Annan, the UN secretary general told a UN Security Council meeting.
‘I appeal to the Security Council to unite strongly behind ending the violence and supporting Mr. Annan’s mission to help Syria pull back from the brink of a deeper catastrophe. This is vital for the Syrian people and for the entire region,’ Ban added.
The UN leader said the government was continuing ‘shameful operations’ in Syria where more than 7,500 people have been killed in the past year, according to the United Nations.