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UN Security Council begins selection for next Secretary-General with straw poll

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The United Nations Security Council has initiated the selection process for its next Secretary-General, beginning with a "straw poll" on Thursday. This initial vote aims to gauge support among candidates, with a minimum of nine votes required for a candidate to advance. Crucially, candidates must avoid a veto from any of the five permanent members of the Security Council to secure the position. AI

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UN Security Council begins selection for next Secretary-General with straw poll

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucy Quaggin ·

    Selection for next UN chief gets underway with first ‘straw poll’

    The United Nations Security Council began the selection process for the next secretary general on Thursday, with a first “straw poll” held behind closed doors to evaluate support for candidates vying for the role at the embattled world body. Antonio Guterres, the current UN chief…

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