UN elects five ICJ judges from UK, France, Jordan, Singapore, Kenya for nine-year terms

The UN General Assembly and Security Council elected five judges to the International Court of Justice, representing the UK, France, Jordan, Singapore, and Kenya, with terms beginning February 2027. This routine judicial rotation maintains the court's geographic balance and reflects ongoing diplomatic consensus among member states. The selection is notable for the inclusion of Jordan and Singapore, but no major geopolitical shift is indicated.

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