At
approximately 3:00 AM of 21 July 2019 Mr Abdullah Isawmusaw, a detainee being for questioning in
connection with insurgent activity at the interrogation facility of 43 Ranger Regiment in Camp Ingkhayuthaboriharn, lost
consciousness. He later died at 4:00 AM on Sunday 25 August 2019 at Songkhla Nakharin Hospital due to complications from a
lung infection.
In
response to the initial incident the Southern Border Provinces Human Rights
Protection Committee appointed a panel of respected representatives of human
rights organizations, civic society, religious organizations, academics, the
public sector and government officials to examine the facts and ensure an
independent, fair and transparent investigation. The investigation examined the
interrogation facility, interviewed personnel involved and gathered other
relevant information. A summary of the committee's findings are as follows:
1.The staff of
the interrogation facility followed correct procedure and no irregularities
were found in their conduct.
2.
The
interrogation facility was found to be set up according to standard. However at
the time of the incident the CCTV camera system was not operational.
Investigation found that the building had recently been completed on 22 May 2019. The CCTV cameras had been
installed but system had not yet been turned over by the contractor. ISOC
Region 4 Forward has since taken delivery of the system
and it is now operational. ISOC Region 4 Forward has said
it welcomes requests by any organization to inspect the facility.
3.
Information
from doctors who provided medical to Mr Abdullah was as follows:
3.1 Cause of
death was due to severe pneumonia and septic shock. There was no blood
circulation in the brain and the patient had also suffered from lack of oxygen
to the brain or hypoxic ischerric encephalopathy (as stated in the medical
report).
3.2 In regards
to the initial conditions of lack of oxygen and swelling of the brain the
doctors who provided treatment said this could have various causes as follows:
3.2.1 Severe
external trauma causing severe internal injuries. Thorough investigation,
including external physical examination, x-rays and scans found no such
injuries.
3.2.2 Cerebral
hemorrhage due to an aneurysm. This condition usually does not show symptoms
beforehand and can cause severe damage to brain tissue. A scan of Mr Abdullah's
brain showed bleeding in the inner part of the brain or a subarachnoid
hemorrhage. However there was no bleeding in the outer part of the brain, as
would happen in the case of severe blunt force trauma. It is possible that an aneurysm
resulted in the brain being deprived of oxygen. However further detailed
investigation was not possible while Mr Abdullah was still alive because the
lack of blood circulation to the brain made it impossible to inject intravenous
x-ray solutions. A request to conduct an autopsy after his death was also
denied. Therefore the cause of the bleeding in the brain cannot be confirmed.
3.2.3 Oxygen
deprivation. This can result from both external force applied by another
individual or by a immediate medical condition. In the case of the former this
can include torture, such as having a plastic bag placed over the head or covering the face with a damp cloth
and pouring water onto it. In the latter it can mean the person lost
consciousness, stopped breathing and was not treated in time. However in the
medical opinion of the examining doctors the application of force in such a
manner usually results in a rupture of the minor blood vessels. This is usually
most clearly noticeable in bleeding in the eyes and gums, dark discoloration of
the lips and a darkened, swollen face. There could also be some tissue damage.
There were no such signs on Mr Abdullah.
4.
The
committee finds that the conditions which led to Mr Abdullah's death happened
while he was in custody and his family should be compensated for this loss.
This report with all relevant information, including the medical report will be
sent to the SBPAC for further consideration on this matter. His family should
receive humanitarian assistance and the committee will invite his wife and
family members to discuss this.
Southern Border
Provinces Human Rights Protection Committee
27 August
2019
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