Torture And Human Violence

Torture is one of the most extreme forms of unethical human violence, resulting in physical and psychological consequences (Campbell, 2007). Torture has been used for thousands of years, and is still widespread occurring throughout the world (Amnesty International, 2014). Torture has negative effects on both survivors and perpetrators, and is ineffective method for obtaining reliable information in interrogation (Sussman, 2005). Although many international laws have been established to prohibit torture, its widespread use continues as part of internal conflicts within nations, as well as in international conflicts and according to Amnesty International (2014), torture is widespread in more than a third of countries all over the world. Torture is described by international law as the intentional infliction of severe mental or physical pain or suffering by or with the consent of the state authorities for obtaining informations (Amris and Williams, 2015). Governments sometimes find torture as an interrogation tool for gathering strategic intelligence. Argue that any benefits from the use of torture must be weighed against the substantial proven costs of torture; these costs include the unreliable information extracted through interrogations using torture, the mental and emotional toll on victims and torturers, loss of international stature and credibility, and the risk of retaliation against soldiers and civilians (Sahito, 2013). …show more content…
- Burns: thermal burn using heated objects and chemical burn.
- Electric shocks.
- Asphyxiation.
- Traumatic removal of tissue and appendages especially nails.
- Forced body positions in extreme heat/cold conditions.
- Sexual torture: Sexual humiliation, trauma to genital organs, rape.
This study aims to:-
1- Evaluate incidence and prevalence of torture in Assuit and New valley governorates.
2- Evaluate the most common methods of torture.
3- Differentiate between torture injuries and fabricated