UN Security Council Begins Process to Select New Secretary-General
Summary
The United Nations Security Council has begun an informal vote process to select the next Secretary-General, with seven candidates competing for the post as Antonio Guterres's term ends in December 2026.
Key Points
- The UN Security Council has initiated the selection process for the next Secretary-General.
- Seven candidates, including four women and three men, are competing for the position.
- Antonio Guterres's current term ends on December 31, 2026.
- There is no clear frontrunner, and the selection process could take many months.
