UN Elects Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia, and Liberia to Security Council for 2026-2027
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UN General Assembly elects 5 non-permanent UNSC members (June 3, 2025) |
| Elected Countries | Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia (first-time), Liberia |
| Term | January 2026 - December 2027 |
| Total Voting Members | 188 (Two-thirds majority required out of 193-member General Assembly) |
| Vote Results | Bahrain (186), DRC (183), Liberia (181), Latvia (178), Colombia (180) |
| Regions Represented | Africa (DRC, Liberia), Asia-Pacific (Bahrain), Latin America (Colombia), Eastern Europe (Latvia) |
| UNSC Composition | 15 members: 5 permanent (P5), 10 non-permanent (5 elected annually) |
| Outgoing Members (2025) | Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia |
| Regional Seat Allocation | Africa (3), Asia-Pacific (2), Latin America (2), W. Europe (2), E. Europe (1) |
| Key Highlights | Latvia's debut, Colombia's 7th term, diverse regional representation |