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Explainer-Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
The race features diplomats and former heads of state, with candidates pitching reforms, development priorities and stronger multilateral cooperation.
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Explainer-Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
GENEVA, April 21 (Reuters) - The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.Here are the candidates so far running to take over from outgoing U.N. chief Antonio Guterres.RAFAEL GROSSIRafael Grossi, a 65-year-old career diplomat from Argentina, has been an omnipresent, hyperactive director general of the U.N. nuclear watchdog for the past six years.
On January 1, 2027, the United Nations will have a new Secretary or Secretary-General. Their election will take place during the remainder of the year. Four candidates, three of them from Latin America and two women, will contest the post. April 21 and 22, will appear to answer questions from Member States about their
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