Fatal torture 'widespread' in Syrian jails - Middle East - Al Jazeera English

Fatal torture 'widespread' in Syrian jails - Middle East - Al Jazeera English: "Amnesty International says it has documented the cases of 88 people who have died in Syrian prisons since anti-government protests began in the country.
Citing footage of victims before burial provided by families and activists, the UK-based rights group said there was evidence of torture and abuse.

Injuries identified by forensic experts showed evidence of abuse, including broken necks, cigarette burns to the chest and face, electrocution to genitalia, fractures and whipping slashes.

According to the organisation's report , released on Wednesday, the victims were all male and include 10 children, some as young as 13"

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