Politics · New York, United States · United States of America · October 31, 2026

UN secretary-general race: Turkey nominates Sinirlioglu; straw poll continues

Reported by 6 outlets · first reported Oct 30, 3:09 PM ET

Turkey nominated Feridun Sinirlioglu. In the Security Council straw poll, Costa Rica's Grynspan led and the UAE's Nusseibeh was fourth.

Why it matters

Guterres's term ends December 31.

Background

Powers have not agreed on a successor.

The story so far

1. Oct 25Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN secretary-general
2. Oct 27US and Cuban envoys clash at UN over embargo
3. Oct 28UN assembly again backs end to US embargo of Cuba
4. Oct 29UN vote against Cuba embargo falls to lowest since 1995
5. Oct 31UN secretary-general race: Turkey nominates Sinirlioglu; straw poll continues
6. Nov 5Nithya Raman defeats Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor race

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Sources

• France 24 ↗Oct 31, 10:28 AM ET
• Middle East Eye ↗Oct 31, 11:57 AM ET
• El País ↗Oct 30, 3:09 PM ET

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