Semigwa Dance, Torture
This photo illustrates a form of torture called the 'Semigwa Dance.' The Semigwa Dance is a traditional Burmese dance where in which the dancer performs intricate movements holding candles or other materials in the palms of their hands. This dance has been perverted to become a form of torture.

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