STATEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE
26th June, 2021

Manila: The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) condemns the use of torture and inhuman treatment of individuals. AFAD stands in solidarity with those who have faced this egregious violation of human rights and commits to join their fight for justice.

Torture is used regularly against persons in prisons and under detention across Asia. The methods range from psychological to inflicting severe physical pain. The victims are invariably stripped naked, beaten with foot, fists and heavy objects, given electric shocks especially through genitals, hanging persons in various positions, burning with cigarettes, immersing body in salt water, and sexual violence against both men and women. Individuals may be threatened with harm to family or leaking of very personal information in public.