Syria’s Torture Machine

Synopsis

An investigation into the detention and torture of Syrian civilians, featuring shocking video evidence of men, women and children being subjected to beatings, whippings and more elaborate torture. In this film, victims, refugees and activists who have experienced or witnessed such brutality at the hands of Syrian President al-Assad’s forces speak out.
Their stories, combined with the torture footage, refute President Assad’s claims that his forces are simply quelling an armed insurgency. (48 minutes)

NB Includes disturbing and distressing descriptions and film of torture and atrocities, including the deaths of children.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2011

Notes

Broadcast on C4 on 19/12/2011

Subjects

History; Politics & government

Keywords

massacres; Syria; torture; political corruption

Online availability

URI

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/syrias-torture-machine/4od

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Sponsor

Name

Channel 4

Distributor

Name

4OD

Web

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