The United Nations human rights Chief, Navi Pillay, commenting on a report released by her office today, condemned the ‘rampant’ and ‘routine’ use of torture by Syrian authorities.
“In armed conflict, torture constitutes a war crime. When it is used in a systematic or widespread manner, which is almost certainly the case in Syria, it also amounts to a crime against humanity,” said the human rights chief.
The report highlights a pattern of torture and ill-treatment against individuals in Government facilities, through interviews with individuals that had been released or escaped Syrian detention facilities.
See full report here.
“In armed conflict, torture constitutes a war crime. When it is used in a systematic or widespread manner, which is almost certainly the case in Syria, it also amounts to a crime against humanity,” said the human rights chief.
The report highlights a pattern of torture and ill-treatment against individuals in Government facilities, through interviews with individuals that had been released or escaped Syrian detention facilities.
See full report here.