In Eritrea, 1000s of men, women and children are imprisoned in steel shipping containers merely because of their religious beliefs, political views, or for family connections to those that oppose the government. The prisoners are tortured for the slightest offense including talking in the evening or having extra food. Prisoners have been suspended from trees, arms tied behind their backs, a technique known as almaz (diamond). Prisoners have also been placed face down, hands tied to feet, which is known as the "helicopter." Prison visits by international human rights organizations are prohibited.
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