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Senate's anti-torture bill gets nod

A Senate-drafted bill criminalising torture and forced disappearances was approved by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

The bill passed with 287 votes in favour, one against and one abstention during a parliamentary meeting.

It was reported the bill had passed the third reading vetted by the Senate on Aug 9, after details were adjusted by the Lower House.

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