Syria’s Assad says Annan peace plan must not fail | Reuters

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  • Syria’s Assad says Annan peace plan must not fail
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    “We know that (Annan) is coming up against countless obstacles but his plan should not be allowed to fail, it is a very good plan,” Assad told German television channel Das Erste in an interview.

    “The biggest obstacle is that many countries do not even want this plan to succeed so they offer political support and continue to provide the terrorists in Syria with arms and money,” Assad said, according to a transcript in German of the interview conducted in English on July 5 and scheduled for broadcast later on Sunday.

    Assad accused Saudi Arabia and Qatar of providing weapons to the rebels and Turkey of giving logistical help to smuggle in supplies. The United States offered political support, he added.