Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader
Summary
The United Nations Security Council held a non-binding vote to help choose the next UN secretary-general. Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett led the poll, followed by candidates from Costa Rica and Argentina. The current secretary-general’s term ends in December 2024.Key Facts
- The Security Council held its second informal poll to select the next UN secretary-general.
- Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett from Guyana received the most positive votes in this straw poll.
- Seven other candidates are competing, including diplomats and former presidents from various countries.
- The current UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has served since 2017 and will finish his second term on December 31, 2024.
- No UN secretary-general has served more than two terms.
- The Security Council’s 15 members vote in secret to show support or discourage candidates.
- Five permanent Security Council members (U.S., China, France, Russia, and the UK) each have veto power over nominees.
- The final candidate must receive at least nine votes from the council to proceed to the UN General Assembly for approval.
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