Document #1167074

TNH – The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN News)

Concern about torture cases ahead of UN visit

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=47852&SelectRegion=Asia&SelectCountry=NEPAL

ecoi.net summary:
Former detainees, who were tortured in police and army custody, are unwilling to file cases at courts for fear of being rearrested and tortured again; victims are also constantly threatened not to reveal any information
Country:
Nepal
Source:
TNH – The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN News)
Original link:
http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=47852&SelectRegion=Asia&SelectCountry=NEPAL
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
28 June 2005
Document ID:
1167074 (former ID 10932)

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