UN Security Council holds second straw poll in race to choose next secretary-general
The United Nations Security Council is meeting on Friday for a second informal straw poll to test support for candidates seeking to succeed Antonio Guterres as secretary-general. The vote comes as the UN prepares for a leadership transition at the end of 2026, when Guterres completes his second five-year term. Eight candidates are in the race, and the contest is taking place against a backdrop of divisions within the organisation.The council's 15 members, including the five permanent members with veto power, are expected to cast their views in secret. The process is designed to narrow the field before the council... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 17:03 LONDON
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