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August 2nd, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
In the absence of any real diplomatic process, Syria’s civil war has escalated
sharply in recent weeks. Other countries, notably Qatar and Saudi Arabia,
are believed to be directly arming the rebels.
At a hastily convened press conference in Geneva, where his office was based,
Mr Annan read the following statement:
“Five months ago, I was asked to take on the role of Joint Special Envoy for
Syria, in order to seek a peaceful solution to the crisis, an end to the
killings of civilians, the human rights abuses, and a path towards a
political transition.
“I accepted this task, which some called “Mission Impossible” – for I believed
it was a sacred duty to do whatever was in my power to help the Syrian
people find a peaceful solution to this bloody conflict.
“The severity of the humanitarian costs of the conflict, and the exceptional
threats posed by this crisis to international peace and security, justified
the attempts to secure a peaceful transition to a political settlement,
however daunting the challenge.
“The increasing militarization on the ground and the clear lack of unity in
the Security Council, have fundamentally changed the circumstances for the
effective exercise of my role.
“Yet the bloodshed continues, most of all because of the Syrian government’s
intransigence, and continuing refusal to implement the six-point plan, and
also because of the escalating military campaign of the opposition – all of
which is compounded by the disunity of the international community.
“At a time when we need – when the Syrian people desperately need action –
there continues to be finger-pointing and name-calling in the Security
Council.
“The Geneva Communiqué, endorsed by the Action Group for Syria on 30 June,
provided an international agreement on a framework for a political
transition. This should have been automatically endorsed by the Security
Council and something the international community should have built on.
“Without serious, purposeful and united international pressure, including from
the powers of the region, it is impossible for me, or anyone, to compel the
Syrian government in the first place, and also the opposition, to take the
steps necessary to begin a political process.
“You have to understand: as an Envoy, I can’t want peace more than the
protagonists, more than the Security Council or the international community
for that matter.
“I have therefore informed the Secretary-General of the UN and
Secretary-General of the Arab League today that I do not intend to continue
my mission when my mandate expires at the end of August.
“My central concern, from the start – and I think I mentioned it to you – has
been the welfare of the Syrian people. Syria can still be saved from the
worst calamity – if the international community can show the courage and
leadership necessary to compromise on their partial interests for the sake
of the Syrian people – for the men, women and children who have already
suffered far too much.
“I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude to both the
Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon and Secretary-General
ElAraby of the Arab League for their unflinching support and the grace and
cordiality that they extended to me, having given me the opportunity to
serve the cause of peace once again.”
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