“Iran, China quick to congratulate Putin on election win as others reject vote,” Times of Israel, 3-18-24.

“Mahsa Amini’s death in Iran custody was ‘unlawful,’ says UN mission,” Reuters, 3-18-24.

“UN fact finders deem Mahsa Amini’s death in Iranian custody ‘unlawful’,” Times of Israel, 3-18-24.

In a real world, the UN Secretary General would take action to block rogue countries from being considered for these regional choices, or he would simply denounce states such as Iran from being considered for these posts.  All the Sec Gen needs to do is be vocal.  See “Alternate Reality: Iran Becomes President of UN Conference on Disarmament,” Jewish Press, 3-18-24.