Document #1229025

OMCT; ESAM (Author), published by OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture

UN Child Rights watchdog says children detained in Benin still victims of torture and ill-treatment

http://www.omct.org/rights-of-the-child/statements/benin/2016/02/d23602/

ecoi.net description:
UNHCR says minors detained in country are held together with adults and victims of widespread physical and psychological violence
Country:
Benin
Sources:
OMCT; ESAM (Author), published by OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture
Original link:
http://www.omct.org/rights-of-the-child/statements/benin/2016/02/d23602/
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
8 February 2016
Document ID:
1229025 (former ID 318893)

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