AHRC-STM-086-2010

May 28, 2010

A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission

ASIA: AHRC calls for one month from May 26th to June 26 to be devoted to finding ways to eliminate use of torture

The Asian Human Rights Commission will work to draw the attention of civil society and governments to the endemic torture that is prevalent in almost all Asian countries. Despite many declarations by governments, torture is carried out every day in almost all police stations throughout Asia. The routine practice of torture in normal criminal investigations, including petty crimes, is an experience that many people face in these countries.