However, he was at pains to point out that the government’s criticism of the report was not intended to muzzle the EHRC. The government’s attempt to pour cold water on the report, however, is fraught with flaws that subject it to legitimate criticisms. The methodology EHRC uses to gather evidence and investigate human rights violations has been recognized as being on par with international standards. The government’s denial of documented atrocities without offering any proof to the contrary is a troubling development for it demonstrates an apparent absence of the desire and willingness to foster accountability. This requires of the government to forsake its go-to strategy of denialism to duck responsibility.
