Web Desk: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is being observed on Monday, to remind people that human torture is unacceptable and a crime.
The United Nations in 1997 declared June 26 as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
Torture is a crime under international law.
— United Nations (@UN) June 25, 2023
More on Monday's International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: https://t.co/6xoXv7CWq4 #StandUp4HumanRights pic.twitter.com/f4EyiutgjN
In a message, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said torturers must never be allowed to get away with their crimes, and systems that enable torture should be dismantled or transformed”,