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. . . .
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:

• Broad generalizations reduce source reliability, so this is incorrect.
• A reliable source supports conclusions with evidence; the report details specific violations as evidence for its findings.
• Sentence structure does not determine a source's reliability, so this is incorrect.
• Vocabulary complexity does not equate to reliability, so this is incorrect.
• Reports from respected international bodies like the UN are considered reliable due to their institutional credibility and rigorous processes.

Answer:

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