Key facts
- Female prisoners in Myanmar are reportedly subjected to torture, sexual violence, and medical neglect.
- These abuses have been ongoing since the military coup in 2021.
- Methods of torture include beatings and electric shocks.
- Sexual violence and inadequate medical care are also reported.
Female prisoners in Myanmar have faced widespread torture, sexual violence, and medical neglect since the military seized power in 2021, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The abuses documented include severe beatings, electric shocks, and denial of essential medical care.
The report highlights the dire conditions and systematic mistreatment of women within Myanmar's prison system following the coup.