Campaign to stop torture and cruelty
South Africa's failure to criminalise torture in domestic law leaves many citizens vulnerable to gross human rights abuses while in state custody.
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Prisons minister visits 'torture victim'
Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula visited the alleged torture victim, saying ill treatment of inmates would not be tolerated.
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ICD probes torture complaints against Belville cops
The Independent Complaints Directorate is investigating complaints of torture against the Organised Crime Unit at Belville South in the Western Cape.
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Nigerian police kill and torture suspects, claims report
Many members of the Nigerian police are more likely to commit crimes than prevent them, a report released on Tuesday claimed.
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Hawks in new torture scandals
Members of the crime-fighting unit have again been accused of unethical practices.
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Mozambique top cop jailed for torture, killing
A Mozambican former top cop has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for leading a mission that resulted in the death of a suspected criminal.
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The torture force
Specialised units of the police force still use barbaric interrogation methods. Sello S Alcock reports.
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