ICRC: Abuse grows hatred

ICRC: Abuse grows hatred



Torture is an affront to humanity and a crime. It feeds a cycle of violence, often engendering hatred not only among those who suffer directly but among entire communities. In places of detention i...
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Added: November 06, 2007
Torture is an affront to humanity and a crime. It feeds a cycle of violence, often engendering hatred not only among those who suffer directly but among entire communities. In places of detention ill-treatment and abuse is prevalent in many countries.

The Geneva Conventions prohibit the abuse of prisoners in wartime. The ICRC remains committed to working throughout the world to ensure that detainees are treated with humanity.
ICRC, 2006.