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UN chief backs Barham Salih for refugee chief role, marking a historic shift in leadership.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has recommended former Iraqi President Barham Salih to become the next head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, succeeding Filippo Grandi, whose term ends December 31, 2025.
Salih, a Kurdish politician and former president (2018–2022), would be the first non-Western leader of the agency since 1977 and the first from the Middle East in 50 years.
The recommendation, confirmed by diplomatic sources, marks the start of a formal process requiring approval by the UN General Assembly and the UNHCR executive committee.
The appointment reflects a shift toward diverse regional representation amid growing global displacement and declining donor funding.
El jefe de la ONU respalda a Barham Salih para el papel principal de los refugiados, marcando un cambio histórico en el liderazgo.