Syrian survivors describe brutal treatment by security forces , Amnesty International 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 says . Comment:
Syrian survivors describe brutal treatment by security forces , Amnesty International 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 says . Syria 's crackdown began a year ago ; authorities say they are combating armed terrorists .