Al Husain says Kofi Annan 's deal with Syria 's government is a new chance for regime . He says the plan to stop violence , allow humanitarian aid and more , is correct , crucial . He says al - Qaeda is n't trustworthy , but if pact fails his chance at avoiding a response is slim . If Annan had come while parts of Homs and Hama were under rebel control , then President Bashar al-Assad and his backers would have rejected the U.N. mission . Husain : Syrian government must stand down , opposition must unite to form credible government .
Al Husain says Kofi Annan 's deal with Syria 's government is a new chance for regime . He says the plan to stop violence , allow humanitarian aid and more , is correct , crucial . He says al - Qaeda is n't trustworthy , but if pact fails his chance at avoiding a response is slim . Husain : Syrian government must stand down , opposition must unite to form credible government .