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
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