The symbol of the United Nations is displayed outside the Secretariat Building, at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, on Feb. 28, 2022. John Minchillo/AP PhotoThe United Nations on June 3 elected five new members to take over the rotating spots on the powerful but divided Security Council.The U.N. General Assembly named Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to the Security Council, starting on Jan. 1, 2027.
5 Countries Elected to Rotating Seats on UN Security Council
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