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Ugandan UN candidate stresses reform, invokes St Francis

Otunnu said the United Nations must cut bureaucracy and restore its moral authority as eight candidates compete to replace Antonio Guterres.

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By David Brunnstrom Aug 19 (Reuters) - Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu, one of eight candidates seeking to succeed Antonio Guterres as U.N. secretary-general next year, on Wednesday called for continued reform of the world body and the restoration of its...

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Ugandan UN candidate stresses reform, invokes St Francis

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Ugandan diplomat has previously held positions at the UN such as Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vice-President of the General Assembly, and President of the Human Rights Commission; the electoral process is progressing with eight candidates; the current leader of the organization, António Guterres, will leave office on December 31. Source of original article: United Nations / Nações Unidas (news.un.org). Photo credit: UN…

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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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