What role have forensic anthropologists played in recent human rights investigations?

A) They locate and identify victims of state-sanctioned killings.
B) They provide a voice for underrepresented cultures in legal matters.
C) They connect indigenous communities with Western medical treatments.
D) They investigate and preserve the lifeways of dying cultures.


Answer: A

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