1.   Human rights groups have accused Shin Bet of torturing suspects during interrogation.

2.   They were given tasks like torturing suspects, crucifying Christians and sawing off the heads of criminals for public display.

3.   Hundreds of militants left the country to escape ruthless Egyptian security agents who have been accused of torturing suspects.

4.   In support of the allegations, the State Department also cites charges from the Dominican Office of the Attorney General accusing Dominican anti-drug agents of torturing suspects.

5.   It also accuses police of torturing suspects in custody.

6.   The death follows a report last week by the Israeli human rights group Betselem accusing Palestinian police in the West Bank of torturing suspects to obtain confessions.

7.   The police have denied torturing suspects but confirmed arresting dozens of people.

8.   The recommendations on Saturday by the National Human Rights Commission are part of ongoing efforts to end the practice of torturing suspects in criminal cases.

9.   Turkish security forces are often accused of torturing suspects and those who speak out in favor of the Kurds can risk imprisonment or worse.

10.   Conversely, the group hailed efforts by some Arab governments to punish those found guilty of torturing suspects, notably Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.