Replacing Kofi Annan is this experienced gentleman. We wish him success in this very challenging post.
Appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as Joint Special Envoy for Syria
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
August 17, 2012
The
United States welcomes the decision by United Nations Secretary General
Ban Ki-moon and League of Arab States Secretary General Nabil El Araby
to appoint a new Joint Special Representative for Syria. Lakhdar Brahimi
will continue the pursuit of an end to the conflict and a peaceful
transition in Syria. Five months ago, Kofi Annan agreed to take on the
serious task of trying to bring an end to the brutal violence and forge a
path toward a peaceful transition and a post-Assad Syria that is
inclusive and representative of all Syrians. We are grateful for Mr.
Annan’s service.
My message to Special Envoy Brahimi is simple:
The United States stands ready to support you and secure a lasting peace
that upholds the legitimate aspirations for a representative government
of the people of Syria. And to the Syrian people: you are not alone.
The international community remains fully committed to a Syrian-led
political transition leading to a pluralistic political system
representing the will of the people. The international community is also
committed to ensuring that those who commit atrocities will be
identified and held accountable.
Here is
his Wikipedia entry - already updated!
