The world should not ignore systematic torture in Belarus
Having stolen an election, the regime is brutalising those who object
GREEN MEANS humiliation, which may involve sexual abuse or the threat of rape. It is reserved for young men sporting dreadlocks, long hair or piercings. Yellow paint, when daubed on those who ask too many questions or argue with riot police, spells a beating. Those who try to run away or resist arrest are sprayed with red paint and subjected to torture so severe that it could leave them disabled for life.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “The colours of terror”
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