Syrian survivors describe brutal treatment by security forces , Amnesty International says . `` The testimonies we have heard give disturbing insights into a system of detention and interrogation which , a year after protests began , appears intended primarily to degrade , humiliate and terrify its victims into silence , '' she said . Beatings , electric shocks and sexual abuse are widely reported in Syria , they say . The testimonies are further evidence of crimes against humanity in Syria , Amnesty says . Syria 's crackdown began a year ago ; they say they are combating armed terrorists .
Syrian survivors describe brutal treatment by security forces , Amnesty International says . Beatings , electric shocks and sexual abuse are widely reported in Syria , they say . The testimonies are further evidence of crimes against humanity in Syria , Amnesty says . Syria 's crackdown began a year ago ; they say they are combating armed terrorists .