Sometimes the victim/survivor may not be able to give an accurate history. Some reasons for incomplete or incoherent answers are
If they had been subjected to blindfolding, drugging, head injury, asphyxiation, loss of blood, loss of consciousness.
If they have been threatened with or have reasons to fear repeat of the torture or adverse consequences on oneself and one’s family/friends.
Loss of trust in authority
Post traumatic psychological problems
Cognitive impairment from head injury, choking, near drowning, starvation, seizures, suffocation etc.
For cultural reasons
Extreme pain, fatigue or exhaustion
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