Kofi Annan: “We need to find ways of bringing this to a halt.”

I think some African countries are doing enough trying to make sure that they replant forest, they stop expansion of deserts.

Without serious, purposeful, united international pressure, including from the palace of the region, it is impossible for me or anyone to compel the Syrian government in the first place and also their position to take the steps necessary…

I don't think we are getting it yet. But it ought to be possible if the political will is there.

Kofi Annan cautioned against outside military intervention in Syria saying it could worsen an already precarious situation.