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The United Nations General Assembly elects former Iraqi president Barham Salih as the next High Commissioner

Taiwan–United States relations — The United Nations General Assembly elects former Iraqi president Barham Salih as the next High Commissioner for Refugees, succeeding Filippo Grandi, whose term ends December 31. [

Published December 18, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Taiwan–United States relations.

The United Nations General Assembly elects former Iraqi president Barham Salih as the next High Commissioner for Refugees, succeeding Filippo Grandi, whose term ends December 31. [https://www.reuters.com/world/un-elects-former-iraqi-president-lead-un-refugee-agency-2025-12-18/ (Reuters)]

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