Boutros-Ghali says he doesn't want another vote

November 21, 1996
Web posted at: 11:50 p.m. EST (0450 GMT)

UNITED NATIONS (CNN) -- U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali doesn't want another vote on his candidacy for a second term, he told CNN Thursday.

The Egyptian, who was vetoed by the United States on Tuesday in a 14-1 Security Council vote, said that he is not withdrawing his name, but would prefer to wait until other candidates for the post have surfaced.

The United States said it would support another African for the position. The three African members of the Security Council briefed council Thursday morning, but have not decided on the next steps.

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