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

Name: 4OD
Web: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/4od External site opens in new window

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