; and (B) credible and reliable nongovernmental entities. (4) An explanation for the differences, if any, between the number of civilian casualties reported pursuant to paragraph (3)(A) and the number of civilian casualties reported pursuant to paragraph (3)(B), the standard of proof the United States government used to make its assessment and its criteria for distinguishing between combatants and civilians. (5) Descriptions of the mechanisms used to prevent, limit, investigate, and mitigate civilian harm in connection with any force used against such entity, including descriptions of any ex gratia payments by the United States to those harmed as a result of United States, allied, partnered, or coalition operations. (6) An assessment of whether any ally or partner force with which the United States conducts joint operations under this authorization may have violated the law of armed conflict, including in its involvement in detention operations, during the time period since submittal of the most recent report pursuant to this section and a description of the steps the United States is taking to address any such violations. (7) A description of the diplomatic, development, and humanitarian objectives, strategy, and activities by which the United States intends to reduce extremism, violence, and fragility relative to each such entity in order to create the conditions for the end of use of United States military force against such entity, including the following: (A) How the United States has and plans to— (i) create or improve inclusive, transparent, and accountable power structures, including effective, legitimate, and resilient national and sub-national institutions; (ii) promote strong foundations for human rights, rule of law, and equal access to justice; (iii) build resilience among relevant segments of the local population to resist terrorist radicalization and recruitment and violent extremist ideology by addressing their appeal