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Parties to the Convention against Torture in dark green, states that have signed the treaty in yellow, and others in gray

Torture is the deliberate infliction of severe pain or suffering on a person for various reasons, including punishment, extracting a confession, interrogation for information, or intimidating third parties. Some definitions are restricted to acts carried out by the state, but others include non-state organizations. A variety of methods of torture are used, often in combination; the most common form of physical torture is beatings or psychological methods to provide deniability. Torture against political prisoners or during armed conflict can occur as well. Torture is prohibited under international law for all states under all circumstances and is explicitly forbidden by several treaties. Opposition to torture stimulated the formation of the human rights movement after World War II, and torture continues to be an important human rights issue. (Full article...)

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Main editors: Buidhe
Promoted: May 30, 2022
Reasons for nomination: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is June 26. Level 4 vital article. Trying to hit the highlights with the lede, and it needs tweaks. For an image, wanted a generalized image rather than a specific act of torture from one place so there's other options to choose. One of the pieces of art could also work.
Support as nominator. Harizotoh9 (talk) 18:12, 3 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support this is an excellent article, and deserves to be on the main page. 750h+ | Talk 01:57, 4 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]