Security Council Elects Five Judges to International Court of Justice
What was announced
The Security Council and General Assembly today elected five judges to the International Court of Justice for nine-year terms beginning on 6 February 2027.
Who and where
Global and regional bodies
- United Nations (Level 8 of 10) · more news
- United Nations Security Council (Level 8 of 10) · more news
- International Court of Justice (Level 8 of 10) · more news
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16499.doc.htm
- Published 2026-11-04 15:28:04 UTC
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