Question

Which of these accurately compares Ishamel Beah's and Philippe Douste-Blazy's stances on the Paris Commitments?

A.Beah is certain that the agreement will fail as prior ones have, while Douste-Blazy is certain that it will succeed only if rehabilitation efforts are delayed.

B.Beah is certain that the agreement will be enough to stop the recruitment of child soldiers, while Douste-Blazy wants to see a legal document instead.

C.Beah is not confident that his nation signed the agreement, while Douste-Blazy is certain that his country did sign.

D.Beah is not confident that the agreement will be properly applied, while Douste-Blazy is optimistic about its potential.

Answer 1

Ishmael Beah is a human rights activist and Philippe Douste-Blazy is a United Nations Special Adviser on innovative financing for development. Both have expressed their views on the Paris Commitments, which aim to end the use of child soldiers in conflict zones. Based on the options provided, option D is the most accurate comparison of their stances. Beah has expressed concern that the agreement will not be properly applied, while Douste-Blazy is optimistic about its potential.