History This lady is the wife of Case A and was beaten at the same time as her husband. She was subsequently treated in hospital as she was beaten with knobkerries under the breasts. Her child was on her back and witnessed the incident. She only partially saw the incident regarding her husband. Previous medical history: In good health prior to torture. Alleged Torture Methods Psychological torture: Threats, including death threats Witnessing torture of her husband (partly seen, partly overheard) Physical torture: Beaten in the front part of her body and heart (while wearing her 4year old son on her back) using wooden clubs and fists Subjective Complaints Pain in the left shoulder and under left breast. Headaches, dizziness, anxiety attack in the form of flashbacks Objective Physical Findings Nil Objective Psychological Findings Sad, introvert, depressed, anxious Conclusions The subjective complaints and objective psychological findings correspond to the physical maltreatment and psychological torture. 5.1.3 Case C: History Child of cases A and B. Four years old. Previous medical history: In good health prior to torture. Alleged Torture Methods Psychological torture: Eye-witnessing and hearing the torture of parents (mother was beaten whilst carrying the subject on her back). Subjective Complaints For two days following the torture, the victim was in a state of shock, without talking, not responding to speech, and clinging to his mother the whole time. Thereafter the victim has avoided any discussion about the torture, and has rejected the father (whom he was previously very close to) showing signs of deep anger towards the father. Objective Physical Findings Nil Objective Psychological Findings Calm, sad, hostile towards father. 17