Rodrigues Birkett and Otunnu Show Biggest Gains in UN SecGen Poll

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   Rodrigues Birkett leads UN SecGen poll

   Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett is currently leading the informal poll to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN Secretary-General. Birkett, a former Foreign Minister, has shown significant gains in recent polls, with Costa Rica's Grynspan falling to second place. The election process is underway, with eight candidates vying for the top position.

   Why it matters

   The United Nations is in the process of selecting a new Secretary-General to succeed Antonio Guterres. The informal poll is an important step in the selection process, which involves the UN Security Council and General Assembly. The new Secretary-General will play a crucial role in addressing global challenges, including climate change, conflict resolution, and sustainable development.

   What is confirmed

   • Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader.
   • Rodrigues Birkett and Otunnu Show Biggest Gains in UN SecGen Poll.
   • Birkett is a former Foreign Minister of Guyana.

   What to watch next

   • The next informal poll results
   • The UN Security Council's formal recommendation
   • The General Assembly's final vote
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. Al Jazeera — Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader
   2. France 24 — Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?
   3. The Economist — UN Secretary-General poll cuts the chaff
   4. The Times of Israel — Guyanese ex-FM Birkett leads UN chief race; Costa Rica’s Grynspan falls to 2nd place
   5. PassBlue — Rodrigues Birkett and Otunnu Show Biggest Gains in UN SecGen Poll
   6. The Guardian — ‘A critical crossroads’: who is the woman vying to become the first Caribbean head of the UN?
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