11.2007 - Source: Austrian Centre for Country of Origin and Asylum Research and Documentation

Illegale und willkürliche Verhaftungen, Haftverlängerungen und Folter durch die Polizei sind verbreitet ("11th European Country of Origin Information Seminar; Vienna, 21 - 22 June 2007; Country Report; Afghanistan") [ID 21955]

"Illegal and arbitrary arrest as well as prolonged detention are common. There is no writ of habeas corpus. There are frequent credible reports of torture by police and National
Directorate of Security (NDS). There is no effective oversight of investigation procedures or detention facilities and conditions. People in “opposition” they are likely to be arbitrarily
detained and tortured if returned."

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