Question

which statement best describes desmond tutu? he was a politician who lifted the long - standing ban on the african national congress. he was sent to prison on various charges for protesting south africas policies of apartheid. he was the president of south africa in 1990 and pushed reforms that ended apartheid. he was a religious leader who called for international sanctions against south africa.

Explanation:

Desmond Tutu was an Anglican cleric and a prominent religious leader. He was a vocal opponent of apartheid in South - Africa and called for international sanctions against the apartheid - regime. The person who lifted the ban on the African National Congress was F.W. de Klerk. Nelson Mandela was sent to prison for protesting apartheid. F.W. de Klerk was the South - African president in 1990 who pushed reforms to end apartheid.

Answer:

He was a religious leader who called for international sanctions against South Africa.