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ISSN 1018-8185 · International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims · 384 artikel di indeks
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Aynaghar (‘House of Mirrors’): Alleged secret detention sites in Bangladesh
Introduction: Reports and testimonies of survivors revealed that law-enforcing agencies of Bangladesh maintained secret torture cells under the recently (5 August 2024) ousted regime by the Monsoon Revolution. Despite the gravity of the matter, no previous systematic attempt to study the practice…
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Torture of family members of victims in Bangladesh
T he July Revolution (2024) in Bangladesh ousted Sheikh Hasina after her 15 years of torture, political oppression, embezzlement, and human rights violations using the state machinery (United Nations, 2025; European Union Agency for Asylum, 2025; Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances…
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Shoulder deformation without neurological injuries: A rare visible sequela after positional torture
Introduction: Positional torture - commonly involving forced immobilisation in extreme or contorted postures - is known to produce musculoskeletal and neurological harm while often leaving minimal visible evidence. Although chronic pain and functional impairments are well documented, overt…
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Beyond borders: A qualitative study on the use of forensic medical evaluations in securing humanitarian parole and Title 42 exemptions
Introduction: Forensic Medical Evaluations (FMEs), which provide objective documentation of physical and psychological consequences of past abuse, can be pivotal in immigration proceedings, offering critical evidence of persecution endured by asylum seekers, which may corroborate their claims. Yet…
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To nullify and punish: “Sexual conversion practices” as acts of torture in Latin America
Introduction: The formulation of the legal definition of torture has sparked an ongoing debate concerning the relative weight of its three constitutive elements: the infliction of either physical or mental pain or suffering, its intentional character, and its specific purpose. Whilst some…
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Monitoring and evaluation of remote medico-legal report assessments when documenting evidence of torture for asylum seekers detained on Diego Garcia
Introduction: Between 2022 and 2023, Freedom from Torture (FfT) produced remote medico-legal reports for 19 asylum seekers unlawfully detained on Diego Garcia (DG), an island in the Chagos Archipelago. To ascertain clinical challenges and the effectiveness of remote assessment of evidence of…
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Patterns of medical-ethical violations in Iranian detention facilities
Background: Access to reliable information about conditions in autocratic prison systems is limited, yet independent reports indicate pervasive mistreatment in Iranian prisons. Historical precedents and recent testimonies suggest that medical knowledge and pharmacological agents may be misused as…
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Victims of institutional violence in Chile’s 2019 social uprising: State policies, gaps and lessons for reparation
Introduction: In Chile, the social uprising that occurred from October 2019 to March 2020 was massive and nationwide. It began with vandalism in Santiago’s subway and spread to fires and looting in various cities. Simultaneously, large-scale peaceful demonstrations took place, driven by widely…
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Culturally appropriate, human rights compliant police custody monitoring expectations for detained Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
To support effective implementation of the United Nations Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) in Australia, Culturally appropriate, human rights compliant police custody monitoring expectations for detained…
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First aid for eye injuries in protest settings: When to irrigate and when to shield
The purpose of this guide is to point out a new addition to the treasure trove of useful information available to the public on the website of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: a protest safety guide on eye protection for tear gas and other hazards.
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Coercion without contact: New technologies and the boundaries of torture
Introduction: This editorial revisits Internet and Communications Ill-Treatment and Torture in light of generative AI, biometric surveillance, spyware, automated inference, neurotechnology, and platform-based coercion. It asks how new technologies reshape the boundaries between coercion, cruel…
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Anular y castigar: Terapias de conversión como actos de tortura en América Latina
El presente artículo analiza las llamadas “terapias de conversión” como actos que cumplen con los elementos estructurales y jurídicos de la tortura, conforme a estándares internacionales. Estas prácticas, que buscan modificar o suprimir la orientación sexual o identidad de género de las personas…
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Peritajes transculturales de supervivientes de tortura basados en el Protocolo de Estambul
Se ofrece una visión general de las consideraciones clave para llevar a cabo un peritaje transcultural de un superviviente de tortura. La primera parte introduce algunos conceptos esenciales de antropología, medicina, psicología transcultural y psiquiatría. La segunda parte repasa los elementos más…
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Torture, trauma and posttraumatic symptoms in Syrian women asylum seekers in the Greek border camp of Idomeni
Introduction: Experiencing traumatic events and torture due to war, the migratory process, and staying in confinement centers exposes refugees to a high risk of suffering psychological problems. The vulnerability of experiencing posttraumatic symptomatology is mediated not only by the traumatic…
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Recovery and study of human remains at the Chapel of S. Domenico – Al-Tahira Cathedral of the Syro-Catholic Archdiocese of Mosul located in Quaraqosh, Iraq: Medico-legal and forensic anthropological investigations
Introduction: The Chapel of St. Dominic of the Cathedral of 'Al - Tahira' in Qaraqosh (Iraq) allegedly contained human remains belonging to two martyrs, according to the testimonies of locals. In this article, the authors discuss the recovery and study of human remains that took place there in May…
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Eye injuries in Bangladesh’s 2024 student-led mass uprising: A public health crisis unfolds
The 2024 student-led job quota reform protests in Bangladesh, initially peaceful, escalated into a nationwide uprising. The government responded with excessive force, leading to widespread violence, including severe eye injuries to hundreds of protesters. This study investigates the causes…
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Case series on telefono-type injuries in Mediterranean migrants
This case series discusses three instances of telefono-type physical violence collected during a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) mission rescuing migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Libya. These cases demonstrate the various sequelae of ear-cuffing, including subjective hearing loss, tinnitus…
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Hidden Scars: The impact of torture, traumatic brain injury, and PTSD on executive functions - a narrative review
Introduction: Victims of torture are often subjected to physical violence, which can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD. Executive functions encompass a complex set of higher cognitive abilities that include memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, planning, reasoning, and…
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Ballistic projectile maxillofacial injuries in the context of human rights violations in Chile: A 5-case series.
Introduction: On 18 October 2019, Chile experienced a wave of civil protests driven by social demands, which continued for several months across the country. The response by law enforcement and armed forces resulted in injuries caused by ballistic projectiles, some of which affected the…