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July 10, 2012

Annan, Assad Hold New Talks in Damascus 
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U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan says he has reached a new
understanding with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stop the violence
raging in Syria. Annan spoke after meeting Assad in Damascus.

Kofi Annan: "We discussed the need to end the violence and ways and
means of doing so. We agreed an approach which we will also share
— which I will share with the armed opposition. I also stressed
the importance of moving ahead with a political dialogue, which the
president accepts."

Annan did not provide details of his new plan, which he says he will now
take to Syria's opposition. Before meeting with rebel groups, Annan flew
to Tehran for talks with the Iranian government, whose involvement is
opposed by the United States.

 

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