Description:
Bo Kyi recalls and explains his experiences in Burma?s prison. "One of the greatest obstacles to assisting victims of torture and ending this abhorrent practice is public
ignorance about the nature of the problem. Few people really understand what torture is. Since a greater
awareness is essential for the prevention of future torture, I would like to explain what torture is, as well as
its aims, methods and effects, drawing in particular upon the experiences of torture victims in Burma..."
Source/publisher:
"The Irrawaddy", Vol. 8 No.3
Date of Publication:
2000-03-00
Date of entry:
2003-06-03
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- Individual Documents
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Language:
English