Mexico vows to eradicate torture of detainees

GENEVA, Apr 25 (Reuters): Mexico vowed on Thursday to eradicate the torture of detainees which UN experts and activists said is systematically committed by security forces and investigators who go unpunished.

The UN Committee against Torture, composed of 10 independent experts, has begun a two-day review of Mexico's record in complying with an international treaty banning the crime.

Activists said on Wednesday that Mexico's security forces and prison authorities commit systematic torture and rape of detainees with "near-universal" impunity.

Asphyxiation and electric shocks are used, as well as sexual violence, 120 groups said in a joint statement.