Torture & CID_1_A2325

Human Rights Violations
Violation Type
Torture & CID
Legal Elements
  • Torture & CID: Inflicted for one of the prohibited purposes such as discrimination, punishment, intimidation or coercion
  • Torture & CID: Inflicted with the consent or acquiescence of state authorities (public officials)
  • Torture & CID: Intentional infliction of severe mental or physical pain or suffering
Constituting Acts
  • Torture & CID: Positional torture
  • Torture & CID: Prolonged denial of food
  • Torture & CID: Prolonged denial of medical assistance
  • Torture & CID: Prolonged denial of rest
  • Torture & CID: Prolonged denial of sleep
  • Torture & CID: Prolonged denial of sufficient hygiene
  • Torture & CID: Psychological torture
  • Torture & CID: Sensory deprivation
  • Torture & CID: Severe physical assault inclusive of corporal punishment
  • Torture & CID: Solitary confinement
Year of Violation
  • 2002
Location Where the Violation Occurred
Affiliated Organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Province Where the Violation Occurred
  • Pyongyang
Event
Event1
Date Range
May 30, 2002 ~ Sep 1, 2002
Responsible Perpetrator