Amnesty International Condemns Sudan's Human Rights Record

Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir addresses a rally of soldiers in the capital Khartoum, March 16, 2009. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallh
Amnesty Accuses Sudan Of Brutal Suppression -- The Guardian

Torture, secret detentions and intimidation regularly used to silence critics of Khartoum, says human rights organization.


The Sudanese government is using a "brutal campaign" of torture, secret detentions and physical and mental intimidation to silence opponents and critics, according to Amnesty International.

In a report, Amnesty blames Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Service for the worst offences against political opponents, human rights defenders, students and workers for non-governmental organisations. Torture methods include beating detainees while suspending them upside down, electric shocks, whipping and sleep deprivation.

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More News On Amnesty International's Report On Sudan

Amnesty: Sudan security services upping repression -- AP
Sudan systematically tortures detainees: Amnesty -- Reuters
Report Condemns 'Brutal' Sudanese Security Service -- Voice of America

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