Kofi Annan to step down as Syria envoy
GENEVA – Kofi Annan has submitted his resignation as special envoy to Syria, saying he plans to step down effective Aug. 31.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement Thursday he accepted the resignation with "deep regret."
Annan called a last-minute press conference in Geneva to speak to reporters Thursday afternoon.
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