Event Brief
UN Security Council holds straw poll for next chief
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM ET
Summary: The UN Security Council began selecting the next secretary-general with a closed-door straw poll.
WHO: United Nations Security Council
WHAT: Held a closed-door straw poll to assess support for candidates for the next UN secretary-general
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The Security Council started the selection process for the next secretary-general.
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