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Europe's anti-torture watchdog slams Italy over migrant detention abuses

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Council of Europe 's anti-torture committee criticizes Italy 's treatment of migrants in local detention centers.

Report cites cases of physical ill-treatment, excessive force and use of psychotropic drugs on detainees.

Under Italian law, these centers are aimed at hosting migrants who try to enter the country without a visa.

Italy has defended the role of these centers as a deterrent to surging illegal migration.

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82

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82

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49

Article tone

formal

Language

English

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77

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likely offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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