Race to choose next UNSG remains unresolved
The Security Council expected to move to colour coded ballots in the next straw poll which would give a clear indication of potential vetoes of any candidacy from any of the permanent five members, as Forti explains.
With 7 candidates still in the race after the withdrawal of Chile’s Michelle Bachelet last month and after five straw polls in the Security Council, a clear front runner has yet to emerge.
But clearly, she has not separated herself enough from the pack to leave council members and the wider UN membership certain that she will be the next Secretary General.
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