Burundi must investigate those accused of torturing opposition politicians

Monday 23 August 2010 Amnesty International research details how during the country's recent elections, 12 people were slapped, kicked and hit, at times with batons, while in detention. Burundian authorities must investigate allegations that state security officials tortured 12 opposition politicians during the country's recent elections, Amnesty International said on Monday.The organization's briefing paper A Step Backwards details how the individuals were slapped, kicked and hit, at times with batons, all over their bodies.Some reported being threatened with death and, in one case,…

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