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Costa Rican Diplomat Emerges as Strong Contender to Be First Female UN Secretary-General

Human rights organizations are urging UN member states to reject the candidacy of Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh for secretary-general. Critics cite her consistent defense of the UAE against allegations that it is arming the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's civil war.

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The UN General Assembly faces a deadlocked race to select the next secretary-general before the end of 2026.From: UN Rights Monitors Challenge UAE Diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's Bid for Secretary-General

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No candidate has yet secured the necessary backing from the Security Council's five permanent members.From: UN Rights Monitors Challenge UAE Diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's Bid for Secretary-General ·
More than 14 million people have been displaced by the civil war in Sudan since April 2023.From: UN Rights Monitors Challenge UAE Diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's Bid for Secretary-General ·
Results from the July 30 informal Security Council straw poll showing the top three candidates by 'encourage' votes.From: Costa Rican Diplomat Emerges as Strong Contender to Be First Female UN Secretary-General ·
Lana Nusseibeh served as the UAE's permanent representative to the UN for over a decade.From: UN Rights Monitors Challenge UAE Diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's Bid for Secretary-General ·
The 15-member Security Council will hold several more straw polls before forwarding a final recommendation to the General Assembly.From: Costa Rican Diplomat Emerges as Strong Contender to Be First Female UN Secretary-General ·

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