On the 3rd, the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council each elected five judges of the International Court of Justice by secret ballot. There are 9 candidates running for 5 judges in this election to replace the 5 judges whose term of office ends on February 5 next year.

On the 3rd, the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council each elected five judges of the International Court of Justice by secret ballot. There are 9 candidates running for 5 judges in this election to replace the 5 judges whose term of office ends on February 5 next year.