torture

Special Rapporteur Juan Méndez

Solitary confinement should be banned in most cases, UN expert says

18 October 2011
A United Nations expert on torture today called on all countries to ban the solitary confinement of prisoners except in very exceptional circumstances and for as short a time as possible, with an absolute prohibition in the case of juveniles and people with mental disabilities.
Afghan National Police in training in Kabul.
UNAMA/Eric Kanalstein

Systematic torture in Afghan detention facilities – UN report

10 October 2011
A United Nations report released today cites evidence of the “systematic” torture and mistreatment of detainees in Afghan detention facilities, including children, and issues recommendations which it hopes will spur reforms.