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Speeches & Statements First published in April 2018
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The Elders warn against escalation to 'uncontrollable war' in Syria

This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders expressed their deep alarm at the prospect of a further escalation of the war in Syria following the latest reported chemical weapons attack, and called on all parties to avoid further military action which could provoke uncontrollable war. Kofi Annan, Chair of […]

Speeches & Statements First published in September 2016
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The Elders denounce bombing of UN aid convoy in Syria; demand immediate humanitarian access

This news release originally appeared on the website of The Elders. The Elders today condemned unreservedly the aerial attack on a UN aid convoy travelling in northern Syria and demanded immediate unrestricted access for aid deliveries to civilians trapped in Aleppo and other besieged areas of Syria. Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders and former […]

In the news First published in September 2013
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The Elders welcome Syria breakthrough and encourage rapid follow-up through the Geneva II talks

London “This agreement is an important breakthrough” said Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 16 September 2013 The Elders warmly welcome the recent agreement on chemical weapons reached between Russia and the United States in Geneva, which could open up the prospect for a peaceful path out of the Syrian […]