The former UN refugee chief Antonio Guterres is set to become the new secretary-general of the United Nations.
He was declared the Security Council's clear favourite after a secret ballot.
A formal election will take place on Thursday.
Al Jazeera's James Bays reports from the United Nations.
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He was declared the Security Council's clear favourite after a secret ballot.
A formal election will take place on Thursday.
Al Jazeera's James Bays reports from the United Nations.
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