Question

background information: this is an excerpt from an investigative report commissioned by the united nations.
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 mandate, 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
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.

Explanation:

• Making broad generalizations is not a sign of reliability.
• Providing evidence supports reliability as it validates conclusions.
• Sentence complexity and vocabulary do not determine reliability.
• Being from a respected international organization adds credibility.

Answer:

• It provides evidence to support its conclusion.
• It was written for and released by a respected international organization.