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Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27

  • The United Nations General Assembly chose Bahrain, Congo, Liberia, Colombia, and Latvia to serve on the Security Council with mandates lasting two years, beginning in January 2026.
  • The uncontested election came after many years of attempts to update the council’s structure to better align with contemporary geopolitical dynamics and ensure fair regional representation.
  • Congo will serve its third term, bringing experience of conflict and peacekeeping challenges, while Liberia returns after last serving in 1961, and Latvia joins for the first time.
  • Bahrain, Congo, Liberia, Colombia, and Latvia were elected to the United Nations Security Council with vote totals of 186, 183, 181, 180, and 178 respectively; their representatives highlighted commitments to peace, humanitarian support, and the importance of regional consensus.
  • The new council faces challenges including divisions caused by vetoes on Ukraine and Gaza, underlining the importance of multilateral efforts for lasting peace and security.
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Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

Five countries have won seats on the United Nations Security Council in uncontested elections. They will start serving two-year terms in January.

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Elected members will take office on January 1, 2026 and will serve until December 31, 2027. Candidates had been on the Security Council before, with the exception of Latvia.

·Portugal
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The National broke the news in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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