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Torture on the rack

Nature

The rack is still being used as a form of torture. Victims arms and legs are strapped to a metal frame which is gradually extended causing the limbs to be stretched to the limit. Joints are dislocated, and tendons and muscles are torn.

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Value

Torture
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
  • Societal problems » Maltreatment
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020