 Five clients were found to have fractures in either small or long bones. Small bone fractures in the hand are indicative of injuries sustained while blocking other parts of the body from beatings with weapons.   Graph 6:  Medical findings corroborating reports of victims: January to March 2011      Of great concern is the fact that 51 clients had visible evidence of head injuries, some of these  severe, and six clients reported having been beaten until they lost consciousness. These  individuals are at risk of brain damage.   Graph 7:  Degree of severity of medical injuries as assessed by doctors:  Cases January to March 2011      45

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