Torture: In previous years there have been isolated reports of torture in "reeducation camps" and prisons. There has been no independent investigation of the camps or prisons. and these reports thus cannot be confirmed. This year. the Department of State has not had any reports of torture. b. Cruel. Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment: Refugees have described conditions in "reeducation" camps (for political prisoners) as primitive. with limited medical facilities and poor food often resulting in malnutrition and disease. The inmates reportedly grow much of their own food. These sources state the prisoners are forced to perform hard labor. prisoners reportedly receive the same salary as a private in the Lao Army.
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