I suppose it’s possible that Idris’ birth year was transposed from 54 to 45. Or maybe there’s some other logical explanation for the discrepancy. But how would that explain why he signed papers that reflected an incorrect year of birth?

UN mandatory retirement age is 62 even for a Director-General. Maybe Idris just wants to keep his job for a few more years? It’s good money and he’s out of the public line of fire directed at other parts of the UN. Oops, strike that last part.