13-year-old boys hands amputated after police torture in Malawi

Malawi High Court Rules Police Torture Led to Boy’s Amputation

A Malawian court has formally recognised as “torture” the case of a 13-year-old boy who lost both hands after being tightly bound in police custody, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) reported Friday. The boy was detained for several days in January 2024 on suspicion of theft. During his time in custody, police officers restrained his hands with a rubber belt so tightly that it cut off circulation, ultimately forcing the amputation of …

13-year-old boys hands amputated after police torture in Malawi

A Malawi court recognised as torture a case in which a 13-year-old boy lost both hands after being tied up in police custody, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) said on Friday. The child was held in police custody inThe post 13-year-old boys hands amputated after police torture in Malawi appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.