Torture

Even today, the Chinese military tortures Tibetan prisoners, especially political prisoners. According to a 1997 report by Physicians for Human Rights, 94% of Tibetan prisoners experience some sort of torture during their incarceration.

Some forms of torture include:
- Electric shocks by cattle prods to genitals, eyes, mouth, and other sensitive body parts.
- Beatings with metal rods, sticks, pistols or rifle butts, plastic hoses filled with sand, and pieces of furniture.
- Exposure to extreme heat or cold.
- Aerial suspension or restraint by rope in uncomfortable positions.
- Starvation
- Forcing prisoners to stare at the sun for extended periods of time.
- Witnessing others being tortured.
- Urinating in victims' mouths.
- Death threats
- Forced work in labor camps.

Typically, Tibetan prisoners experience torture twice. The first time is before their trial date. The second time is after the trial and is usually more intense.

Works Cited for this post:
Information:
"Torture in Tibet." The Government of Tibet in Exile. 27 Apr 2000. The Government of Tibet in Exile. 26 May 2008 .