UAE's Nusseibeh enters UN secretary-general race

· Politics · United Arab Emirates

Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates' minister of state and former ambassador to the UN, has entered the race to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general, vowing to be fully independent and to continue dialogue if elected. She has Palestine's endorsement but faces criticism over the UAE's human rights record and Sudan, and UAE officials rejected Iran's criticism of her candidacy. As ambassador she helped secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Why it matters：The race to lead the UN comes as the organization faces funding and legitimacy pressures, and the choice will shape its role in global conflicts.

Key points

  • Nusseibeh is the UAE's minister of state and former UN ambassador.
  • She has Palestine's endorsement but faces criticism over the UAE's record.
  • She helped secure humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza as ambassador.

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