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In a diplomatic twist that might raise more than a few eyebrows, five countries have been elected to the United Nations Security Council, acquiring influential veto powers. This unexpected rotation underscores an intriguing realignment in global power dynamics, capturing the attention of international policymakers.

ledevoir.com / Cinq pays élus pour la rotation du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU

La Colombie, le Liberia et la Lettonie font partie des pays qui auront désormais un droit de veto auprès du Conseil.

citynews.ca / Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Five countries won seats on the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday in uncontested elections and will start serving two-year terms in January on the U.N.’s most powerful but deeply divided body. The 193-member General Assembly held a secret-ballot vote for the five…

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