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Amnesty International report details worldwide torture - World Socialist Web Site

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Amnesty International report details worldwide torture - World Socialist Web Site: By Thomas Gaist
15 May 2014

A report released by Amnesty International on Tuesday details the persistence and growth of torture in countries around the world over the past 30 years. “Torture is not just alive and well. It is flourishing,” the authors conclude.

Populations in many countries face torture, the report said, “at every stage of people’s interaction with police or security services, from being taken into custody through to detention and prison.” The report also notes frequent use of torture, including forms of sexual abuse, against children and young people by police forces.


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