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Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Torture tools displayed ahead of Turkey referendum

"Torture tools displayed ahead of Turkey referendum

By SUZAN FRASER (AP) – 3 hours ago

ANKARA, Turkey — A wooden pole used to suspend suspects by their arms. A baton used to beat prisoners on the soles of their feet. Cables used to give electric shocks.

All are displayed at an exhibit ahead of a referendum on changes to the constitution that was crafted in the wake of Turkey's 1980 military coup, which was marked by torture and other abuses."

More:The Associated Press: Torture tools displayed ahead of Turkey referendum