On October 8, 2001, Syria, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Guinea and Mexico were voted in as the new Elected (non-permanent) Members of the Security Council for the 2002-2003 term.
General Articles on Candidates
Syria on Security Council Complicates Terrorism Fight(January 4, 2002)
The US fears that Syria will take an obstructionist stance in its new role in the UN Security Council. While Syria has pledged to cooperate with the US, it will likely oppose any expansion of the current war in Afghanistan to other Arab countries, and continue to criticize what it views as the US's "pro-Israel" policies. (Balimore Sun)
Israel Says Election of Syria Is a 'Bad Joke' (October 10, 2001)
Syria received 160 "yes" votes from the 177 nation-states of the UN General Assembly to secure a seat on the Security Council. However, the Israeli government is voicing its discontent claiming that Syria supports 11 terrorist groups. (Independent)
Syria Wins Seat on UN Mexico Wins UN Council Seat, Strengthening Fox's World Role (October 9, 2001)
With a seat on the Security Council, President Vicente Fox is hoping to have Mexico take a more active role in international affairs. (New York Times)
Syria Wins Seat on UN Security Council Despite Being on List of US Terrorism Sponsors (October 8, 2001)
The General Assembly elected the five non-permanent members in the Security Council: Syria, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Guinea and Mexico will seat in the Council for the years 2002-2003. (Associated Press)
Syria, Despite Criticism, Seems Likely to Win Security Council Seat (March 14, 2001)
Syria's effort to fill the Asian seat for 2002-2003. Most of Middle Eastern and Western countries back the Syrian candidacy, but will the occupation of Lebanon be a problem? (New York Times)
