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UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh launches bid for UN Secretary‑General
The former UAE UN representative entered the race as the Security Council conducts informal straw polls.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates' former UN ambassador, announced on Thursday that she is running for the post of UN Secretary‑General. Her declaration comes as the Security Council conducts its fourth‑stage informal straw poll, in which every candidate so far has received at least two vetoes from the five permanent members that hold veto power.
The UN selection process follows General Assembly resolution 79/327 and involves six steps: a joint invitation from the Presidents of the General Assembly and Security Council, nomination by a member state, a webcast dialogue with each candidate, private Security Council consideration via straw polls, appointment by the General Assembly, and finally swearing‑in in the last quarter of the year before the new term begins on 1 January 2027.
Nusseibeh said she is stepping back from her UAE government role to focus on the campaign, though the source did not provide a direct quote.
Key facts
- Lana Nusseibeh announced her candidacy for UN Secretary‑General on 22 October 2026. (khaleejtimes.com)
- All seven candidates received at least two vetoes in the latest Security Council straw poll. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The UN selection process is outlined in General Assembly resolution 79/327 and is currently in its fourth step. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The current Secretary‑General's term ends on 31 December 2026. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Lana Nusseibeh announces candidacy: How is a UN Secretary-General selected?”
