Original sentence: Likewise, David Cortright claimed: "The tens of thousands of excess deaths in the south-center, compared to the similarly sanctioned but UN-administered north, are the result of Baghdad's failure to accept and properly manage the UN humanitarian relief effort.Some commentators blame Saddam Hussein for the excess deaths during this period
Edited sentence: Likewise, David Cortright said that Iraq must "share responsibility.Some sanctions commentators blame Saddam Hussein for the excess deaths during this period