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 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. . . .
according to this passage, what is the government of sudan definitely guilty of? check all that apply.
□ genocide
□ deliberate attacks against civilians
□ torture
□ violations of international human rights
□ crimes against humanity

Explanation:

1. The passage states the government is responsible for "serious violations of international human rights" explicitly.
2. It directly notes government forces carried out "torture" as part of their acts.
3. It confirms government forces conducted "indiscriminate attacks, including killing of civilians", which counts as deliberate attacks against civilians.
4. The passage uses cautious language ("may amount to") for crimes against humanity, so it is not definite. No explicit confirmation of genocide is provided.

Answer:

• deliberate attacks against civilians
• torture
• violations of international human rights