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How are nonpermanent members of the United Nations Security Council elected?
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Nonpermanent members of the United Nations Security Council are elected by the General Assembly to serve two-year terms.12
To ensure equitable regional representation, the 10 nonpermanent seats are distributed among specific geographic groups:
* Five members from Africa or Asia
* One member from eastern Europe
* Two members from Latin America
* Two members from western Europe or other areas1
The election process is staggered so that five of the 10 nonpermanent members are elected each year, while the other five retire, maintaining continuity within the council.1