The quartet of nations were chosen as non-permanent members for 2021 and 2022. FMTNews
UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly elected on Wednesday four new members of the Security Council for 2021 and 2022, with Canada losing out again and the battle for the African seat going to a second round.
In the Asia-Pacific region, India – which has been trying unsuccessfully to win a permanent seat in an expanded Security Council – ran unopposed to win 184 votes out of the 192 countries that participated in the election. French-speaking Djibouti and English-speaking Kenya are both highlighting their roles in seeking peace on the Horn of Africa, as well as their contributions to UN peacekeeping options.
Trudeau had invested heavily in the latest Security Council effort, with the defeat potentially causing him political embarrassment at home. Fearing fraud or manipulation, the General Assembly did not vote electronically, even though the United Nations is mostly operating virtually until the end of July due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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