TED: Why I risked my life to expose a government massacre | Anjan Sundaram

The transcript discusses the importance of bearing witness to suffering, especially in isolated communities. It recounts a journalist's experience reporting on the war in the Central African Republic, highlighting the breakdown of trust, ethnic cleansing, and the impact of missing information. The narrative emphasizes the role of witnesses in preventing misinformation and ensuring that violence does not go unnoticed.

Why did the narrator travel to the Central African Republic?

• To explore the country's culture

• To report on an ongoing war

• To visit family members

• To study wildlife in the jungles

What was the first sign of impending ethnic cleansing in the Central African Republic?

• The breakdown of trust within communities

• The increase in food prices

• The spread of disease

• The arrival of foreign troops

How did the narrator feel when witnessing the war's impact on civilians?

• Relieved

• Isolated

• Indifferent

• Excited

What question did the locals ask the narrator?

• Where is the nearest hospital?

• Do people know what is happening to us?

• Do you have food?

• Can you help us escape?

What did the narrator use to calm themselves while reporting on the massacres?

• Listening to music

• Reading a book

• Talking to friends

• Eating sweets

What narrative did the Christian fighters in PK 100 believe about Muslims?

• Muslims were peaceful

• Muslims were allies

• Muslims were foreigners and evil

• Muslims were neutral

Why is the role of witnesses crucial in conflict zones?

• To ensure violence is seen and heard

• To manipulate reality

• To promote tourism

• To provide entertainment