Question

The Commission engaged in a regular dialogue with the Government of Sudan throughout its mandate, in particular through meetings in Geneva and in Sudan. Based on a thorough analysis of the information gathered in the course of its investigations, the Commission established that the Government of Sudan and the Janjaweed are responsible for serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law amounting to crimes under international law. In particular, the Commission found that Government forces and militants conducted, indiscriminate attacks, including killing of civilians, torture, enforced disappearances . . . and destruction of villages. . . . These acts were conducted on a widespread and systematic basis, and therefore may amount to crimes against humanity.. . . In their discussions with the Commission, Government of the Sudan officials stated that any attacks carried out by Government armed forces in Darfur were for counter-insurgency purposes and were conducted on the basis of military objectives. However, it is clear from the Commission's findings that most attacks were deliberately and indiscriminately directed against civilians. Background information: This is an excerpt from an investigative report commissioned by the United Nations. Why is this report considered a reliable source? Check all that apply. It makes broad generalizations about events in Darfur. It provides evidence to support its conclusion. It uses complex and compound sentences. It uses specific and advanced vocabulary. It was written for and released by a respected international organization.

Answer 1

The correct answers are B and E.

B. It provides evidence to support its conclusion.

The Commission held regular meetings with the Government of Sudan in Geneva and Sudan. It also did a throughout investigation on the events succeeding there and analyzed the received information. The conclusion reached was that the Government of Sudan and the Janjaweed ( a militia that operates in Sudan, literally 'a man with a gun on a horse) are responsible for indiscriminate attacks, including killing of civilians, torture, enforced disappearances and many more. The Sudanese government denied those charges but the Commission's findings were based on an investigative report and therefor reliable.

E. It was written for and released by a respected international organization.

This report was written by the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan which was created by the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The Commission's purpose was to determine, collect and present evidence for alleged gross violations and abuses on human rights and related crimes, including violence and ethnic violence in Sudan.

Answer 2

Answer:

- It provides evidence to support its conclusion.

- It was written for and released by a respected international organization.

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