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Annan launches mediation talks in Kenya
Former UN secretary general, Kofi Annan, brought Kenya's political rivals together on Tuesday in an attempt to put an end to the aftermath of the post-election crisis.
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- Published: 09:43 January 30, 2008
- Image Credit: Tracy Brand/Gulf News
- Kofi Annan, has launched mediation talks between Kenya's political rivals in order to reach a peace agreement and put an end tobrutal post-election clashes.
Nairobi: Former UN secretary general, Kofi Annan, brought Kenya's political rivals together on Tuesday in an attempt to put an end to the aftermath of the post-election crisis.
"To the leaders gathered here today I say that the people want you to take charge of the situation and do whatever possible to halt the downward spiral that is threatening this beautiful and prosperous country," Annan said.
Annan, brought together Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga to launch a formal mediation said he was confident the "immediate political issues" could be resolved within four weeks. He believed that a resolution to the broader underlying issues could be reached within a year.
The crisis has cost Kenya its reputation as a pillar of peace in a turbulent region and injured its previously flourishing economy
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