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Psychological attacks rank high on torture list

Watching a sham execution comes near the top of distressing assaults.

The long-term mental anguish caused by psychological torture and humiliating treatment is comparable to that caused by physical torture, a new study indicates. The results, say the study's authors, support the prohibition of psychological torture by international law.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on March 6, 2007 10:11 AM |

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