WorldWho are the eight candidates seeking to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?

The UN Security Council is set to hold a second informal straw poll on Friday to assess support for the eight candidates seeking to replace Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Guterres will finish his second five-year term at the end of the year, amid deep divisions within the organisation.

United Nationssecretary-general raceAntonio Guterres

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