State prison systems elsewhere in the country told Human Rights Watch that prison rapes were relatively rare.

Individuals who had seen the body told Human Rights Watch that it showed clear signs of torture.

But prosecutors told Human Rights Watch that the main office had not provided those offices with necessary resources or staff.

One of the sergeants told Human Rights Watch that he had seen a soldier break open a chemical light stick and beat the detainees with it.

When soldiers shot dead nine fishermen suspected of stealing cows, the investigating judge told Human Rights Watch she had not taken any action on the case.

The man told Human Rights Watch that he was not politically active.

"Several sources told Human Rights Watch that after his arrest in 1999, Mohammadi was severely tortured and ill-treated, leading to serious health problems."

Rebel leaders told Human Rights Watch that the two were sentenced to dig a 55-yard-long trench and clear land.

Local residents told Human Rights Watch that many of them had worked for the military, police or intelligence.

One resident of a township told Human Rights Watch that it was like living in a "low-class motel".