Poun-Zan, Punishment
All political prisoners are taught how to assume the poun-zan positions when they first enter the prisons in a seperate room of each prison. There are three regular poun-zan positions, and one that is used for punishment.

The position illustrated here is used as punishment. Political prisoners must assume this position while beaing beaten, and frequently sharp pins are placed underneath the prisoners' raised feet.

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