Does any other country - even 3rd world nations - sanction torture?

[ThomWV]

Right off hand I can not recall any other country who's official policy is to sanction torture so long as it is or was committed by Government employees or possibly contractors - any other country other than the United States of America. Can you think of any? Remember, it has to be an official sanction, preferably one that has been publicly announced by the leader of the nation.

[vadawg]

1. lol seriously mate, do you think that china, n korea, syria, saudi, and tonnes more dont have

official policies. Im not sure that most of these leaders are prone to come out on TV and make policy statements in the same way a US president has to.

[ThomWV]

3. Yes - seriously! Our President had condoned torture - who else agrees with him?

Obama stood before the microphones and told the world that this nation, by its public policy of inaction, condones torture. Now I don't recall anyone from China, North Korea, Syria, or "tonnes more" having done that. This is not a matter of what I think either, its a matter of public policy.

[vadawg]

5. I dont think the others have to come out, i think its well known what their thoughts are.

if you cant see that then your shinning up a greased pole.

[deacon]

2. Only ours behind the no "change" dude. No vote from me anymore. n/t

[stillcool]

4. Don't you mean ours....

for the last 7 years? You would think this shit just started happening after January 21st, instead of just coming to an end. What's up with the vote thing? Is that like a threat that is supposed to have meaning?