1996 United Nations Secretary-General selection
A United Nations Secretary-General selection was held in 1996 at the end of Boutros Boutros-Ghali's first term. Boutros-Ghali ran unopposed for a second term and received the support of 14 of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council. However, the United States vetoed his re-selection and eventually forced him to withdraw his candidacy.
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1996 United Nations Secretary-General selection
A United Nations Secretary-General selection was held in 1996 at the end of Boutros Boutros-Ghali's first term. Boutros-Ghali ran unopposed for a second term and received the support of 14 of the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council. However, the United States vetoed his re-selection and eventually forced him to withdraw his candidacy.
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A United Nations Secretary-Gen ...... eral was denied a second term.
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1996-11-19
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United Nations Secretary-General selection, 1996
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1996-11-19
1996-12-10
1996-12-13
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First open straw poll
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United Nations
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United Nations Secretary-General selection, 1996
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United Nations Secretary-General selection, 2006
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United Nations Secretary-General selection, 1991
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UN Secretary-General
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A United Nations Secretary-Gen ...... him to withdraw his candidacy.
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1996 United Nations Secretary-General selection
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