Peace in Kenya?

A four-point plan proposed by former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been agreed to by opposing sides in the Kenyan crisis.   It is unknown at this time if the pact will be enough to end hostilities that have torn this country apart.  Leaders on all sides of the violence in Kenya have been calling for the bloodshed to stop, however as it spiraled out of control, just how and who could stop it remained an open question.  Perhaps now we will learn the answer.

CNN is reporting, “The first three items, to be completed within a 15-day period, are: stopping the violence and restoring fundamental rights; taking measures to address the humanitarian crisis; and promoting “reconciliation, healing and restoration,” Annan said.The fourth item, which could take up to a year, aims for a resolution to the political crisis, the former secretary-general said.  The two sides also signed an 18-point plan to implement the promise to end to violence, Annan said.  The plan includes an agreement to disband illegal armed groups, to refrain from making “irresponsible and provocative” statements, and to hold joint meetings to promote peace and reconciliation. It also calls on police to end brutality and excessive force.”