Syrians survivors describe brutal treatment by security forces , Amnesty says . Beatings , electric shocks and sexual violence are widely used in interrogations , detainees say . But most reports from inside Syria indicate the regime is slaughtering civilians to wipe out dissidents seeking al-Assad 's ouster . The testimonies are further evidence of crimes against humanity in Syria , Amnesty International says . Jordan 's crackdown began Tuesday ; authorities say they are combating armed terrorists .
Syrians survivors describe brutal treatment by security forces , Amnesty says . Beatings , electric shocks and sexual violence are widely used in interrogations , detainees say . The testimonies are further evidence of crimes against humanity in Syria , Amnesty International says . Jordan 's crackdown began Tuesday ; authorities say they are combating armed terrorists .