War has long been marked by violence and destruction, but behind the frontline, detention and torture emerge as hidden weapons of conflict. Across the globe, from Syria to Myanmar, detainees endure unimaginable suffering. In these secretive spaces, physical and psychological abuse are used to break the spirit of those targeted.
Countless survivors carry lifelong scars, and the human toll of these practices remains deeply severe. The ongoing impact of detention and torture on victims continues to shape the course of modern conflicts.
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