Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay were elected unopposed on Thursday to the United NationsSecurity Council for a two-year term starting Jan. 1, 2016.
Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine, Uruguay win council seats
The 193-member General Assembly elected Egypt with 179 votes in favor, Japan with 184 votes, Senegal with 187 votes, Ukraine with 177 votes and Uruguay with 185 votes.
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They replace Chad, Chile, Jordan, Lithuania and Nigeria on the 15-member council.
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