Some of the environmental conditions in detention facilities included lack of sanitation, crowding, starvation, and withholding of medical care. The captivity phase was also divided into two sub-themes: environmental conditions in detention facilities, and torture methods including physical and psychological torture. The pre-captivity phase included two sub-themes: the Syrian regime’s initial detection and arrest system, and the intelligence system. Major themes were observed across three experience-phases: pre-captivity, during captivity, and post-captivity. Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and translated to English, and then analyzed for repetitive themes utilizing the narrative approach. Participation was anonymous and no incentives were provided. Study participants were at least 19 years of age, resided as refugees in Jordan, and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. Thirteen in-depth interviews were conducted in Arabic with Syrian refugees who endured torture. This qualitative study interviewed torture survivors to examine the form and function of the Syrian regime’s security apparatus, and the personal aftermath of survivors. Despite broad interest of the Syrian refugee plight in the academic and media circles, there are still limited studies analyzing the lived experiences of torture survivors under the Syrian regime.
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