The UN has denounced reports of “unacceptable” abuse and even torture of Palestinian detainees, demanding an investigation, AFP reports.

Asked about a recent case where Israel’s military acknowledged its troops had tied a wounded Palestinian to a military vehicle during a raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, UN rights chief Volker Turk said it was “sickening to see such totally unacceptable treatment”.

“There must be a transparent and independent investigation to know what happened and to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice,” Turk said at a news conference in Geneva.

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