Sierra Leone leads first UNSC reform discussion in August; African nations seek two permanent seats and more non-permanent ones.

Sierra Leone, as the UNSC President, will lead the first-ever discussion on reforming the UN body during its presidency in August. The African nations are demanding two permanent seats and adding at least two more non-permanent seats to their current three. The UNSC's reform negotiations have stalled in the General Assembly due to procedural maneuvers, but the momentum being built by Africa and its supporters puts pressure on countries obstructing the reform process.

August 01, 2024
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