Tuesday, February 18, 2014

North Korea report: drawings reveal horrific scenes witnessed by former inmate as he tells of life in prison

Mr Kim Kwang-il, 48, spent more than two years at a prison in North Korea where he was tortured, starved and witnessed the deaths of fellow inmates, a United Nations report reveals.
The UN on Tuesday released a damning report on North Korea's inhumane treatment of prisoners, likening it to Nazi-era atrocities. It includes the testimony from more than 300 North Koreans, many of whom gave their evidence in secret.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/north-korea-report-drawings-reveal-horrific-scenes-witnessed-by-former-inmate-as-he-tells-of-life-in-prison-20140218-hvcv7.html#ixzz2tfqESIQp

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