UN Appoints New Security Under-Secretary

By Pat Chen

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert of the Netherlands as the new Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, a significant leadership change announced on May 16, 2026. She will now oversee the critical department responsible for protecting UN personnel and operations globally, succeeding Gilles Michaud in this vital role.

UN Appoints New Security Under-Secretary

en.nhandan.vn reports: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert to lead the Department of Safety and Security. As reported by Nhan Dan, this significant announcement was made on May 16, 2026.
Hennis-Plasschaert, a national of the Netherlands, will assume the crucial role of Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security.
She is set to succeed Gilles Michaud of Canada, who previously held this leadership position.
The Department of Safety and Security is a vital component of the United Nations, responsible for ensuring the safety of UN personnel and operations worldwide.
This appointment marks a key leadership change within the UN's security apparatus, as detailed by Nhan Dan.

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