Otunnu’s UN Chief Bid Falters as Support Drops to Three Votes

Uganda’s Olara Otunnu has suffered a major setback in the race for United Nations Secretary-General, with his support falling to just three votes as opposition to his candidacy grows within the Security Council.Results of the fifth confidential straw poll, held on Wednesday, October 7, show Otunnu receiving three “encourage” votes and 12 “discourage” votes, according to figures published by PassBlue.