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UN ELECTS SIERRA LEONE, ALGERIA, GUYANA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, AND SLOVENIA TO SECURITY COUNCIL

 The United Nations General Assembly elected Sierra Leone, Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, and Slovenia as non-permanent members of the Security Council on Tuesday. The five countries will serve two-year terms on the 15-member council, which is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

Sierra Leone was elected with 187 votes, Algeria with 185 votes, Guyana with 184 votes, the Republic of Korea with 182 votes, and Slovenia with 181 votes. The five countries will replace Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland on the Security Council on January 1, 2024.

The election of Sierra Leone, Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, and Slovenia is seen as a victory for Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The five countries represent a diverse range of views and experiences, and their election is expected to strengthen the Security Council.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is a part of the United Nations that focuses on maintaining peace and security worldwide. It was created after World War II to improve upon the efforts of the League of Nations. The Security Council has the power to establish peacekeeping operations, impose sanctions, and authorize military actions. It is the only UN body that can make binding decisions for member countries. The Security Council has fifteen members, with five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) who have veto power, meaning they can block any resolution. The other ten members are elected for two-year terms. The presidency of the Security Council rotates monthly among its members.




In a statement, Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister Nabeela Tunis said that the country was "humbled and honored" to be elected to the Security Council. She said that Sierra Leone would "work tirelessly" to promote peace and security in the world.

Algeria's Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra said that his country was "committed to working with all members of the Security Council to address the challenges facing the world." He said that Algeria would "use its voice to promote peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development."

Guyana's Foreign Minister Hugh Todd said that his country was "grateful" for the support of the international community. He said that Guyana would "work with all members of the Security Council to build a more peaceful and prosperous world."

The Republic of Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin said that his country was "proud" to be elected to the Security Council. He said that the Republic of Korea would "work with all members of the Security Council to uphold the principles of the UN Charter and to promote peace and security in the world."

Slovenia's Foreign Minister Anže Logar said that his country was "committed" to working with the Security Council to "address the most pressing challenges of our time." He said that Slovenia would "use its voice to promote peace, security, and human rights."

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