In respect of the requirement that Elders are free to speak and act independently, and to allow him to devote his full energies to his critical new assignment, Kofi Annan has decided to recuse himself as a member of The Elders.

A humanitarian pause is urgently required

As violence in Syria continues to threaten the safety of thousands of people, The Elders call on the Syrian government to halt its military assault and enable a “humanitarian pause” to allow medical assistance and basic supplies to reach those in need.

Transfer of power from military to civilian rule should take place as soon as possible

On the eve of the first anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, the Elders call on the transfer of power from military to civilian rule to take place as soon as possible.

The Elders emphasise that getting the constitutional process right is the next crucial step

Following Tunisia’s first democratic elections in decades, The Elders congratulate the Tunisian people and focus attention on the next important step: the drafting of a new constitution.

Les Tunisiens doivent maintenant réussir le processus constitutionnel

Les Elders félicitent le peuple tunisien pour sa participation massive aux élections du 23 octobre 2011. Après avoir organisé le premier scrutin démocratique du réveil arabe, la Tunisie doit maintenant réussir le processus constitutionnel.