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The real power of appointment of the UN Secretary General lies with

Under Article 97 of the UN Charter, the General Assembly formally appoints the Secretary-General but only on the Security Council's recommendation, where the five permanent…

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Under Article 97 of the UN Charter, the General Assembly formally appoints the Secretary-General but only on the Security Council's recommendation, where the five permanent members' veto gives the Council the real, effective power over the choice.

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