PBS NewsHour

Kofi Annan on 40 Years Trying to End War, Promote Peace

Clip: 09/18/2012 | 8m 22s

Kofi Annan has worked for over 40 years at the United Nations trying to bring the international community together to resolve conflict, suffering and violence. Jeff Brown talks to Annan about his infallible drive in his work at the UN, his role promoting peace in Syria and his new book, "Inventions: A Life in War and Peace."

Aired: 09/18/12

Rating: NR

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