Which of the following illustrates the limitations of human rights norms?

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The treatment of terror suspects by the United States after the 9/11 attacks demonstrates the limitations of human rights norms as the US government's actions were in violation of international human rights law, but were justified as necessary for national security reasons.

Answer: B
 The inclusion of human rights provisions in regional trade agreements can be seen as a positive step in promoting human rights, but also illustrates the limitations of human rights norms as these provisions are often difficult to enforce and may be ignored by member states.

Answer: D
 The international condemnation of abuses committed in Chile by the Pinochet dictatorship shows that countries can be held accountable for human rights abuses, but it also highlights the limitations of human rights norms as such condemnation does not always result in prosecutions or accountability for perpetrators.

Answer: E
 The Argentine military denying they were committing human rights abuses during the Dirty War illustrates the limitations of human rights norms as even when there is widespread evidence of human rights abuses, some governments may refuse to acknowledge or address them.

Which of the Following Illustrates the Limitations of Human Rights