E/CN.4/2000/9 page 123 to escape. When other detainees came to his assistance, officers allegedly began to beat and kick him and the Israeli soldiers allegedly used whips and tear gas to disperse the detainees. As a result of the beatings, the following detainees required hospitalization: Soleiman Ramadan, Mustafa Tawbe, Riad Kalakesh, Hussien Akiel, Karam Mustafa, Khanjar Shouib, Samir Kassem, Mohammad Katbey, Abde Melkani, Ibrahim Kareeb, Mustafa Arabia, Ghandi Ayoub, Izzat Yassin, Tayssoer Shaaban, Mujeeb Turmouss, Adel Kalakesh, Yasser Halawi and Ali Ghazi Al-Saghir. 629. Samir Hijazi, who was reportedly arrested on 15 March 1999 was allegedly subjected to torture following an attempted escape in April 1999. He was allegedly subjected to electric shocks and beaten. As a result of the beatings, he is reported to have suffered a broken hand and bruises on his entire body. 630. Ali Mustafa Tawbe, who was 14 years old at the time of his arrest, was reportedly arrested in Arnoun on 20 September 1997 by the Israeli secret intelligence. During the first six months of his detention, he was allegedly severely beaten, especially on the head, and subjected to electric shocks while detained at Khiam Detention Centre. He was allegedly also forced to sit in a tank full of water, is said to be wired with electric wires. 631. Jamal Nejib Sharara was reportedly taken from his home in Bint Jebeil on 11 January 1985 and released on 1 May 1996 after more than 11 years' detention without charge or trial. He was allegedly severely tortured immediately after arrest in Centre 17 Camp in Bint Jebeil, He allegedly became unconscious the first day and was taken to Marja'yun hospital, where he was treated for several fractures on his left leg. He was then reportedly transferred to Khiam Detention Centre on a stretcher, where, despite his condition, he was allegedly beaten by South Lebanon Army (SLA) officers. He was allegedly placed in a barrel of water and given electric shocks, whipped after water had been poured over his body, and dragged behind a moving car. 632. 'Ali Ahmad Khashish was reportedly arrested on 1 November 1985 and held for nearly 10 years in Khiam Detention Centre without charge or trial before he was released on 21 July 1996. He was allegedly tortured with electric shocks, suspended from a pole and beaten. As a result of the alleged torture, his hearing is said to be impaired and his back still to bear marks of torture. 633. Mahmud Muhammad Ramadan was reportedly arrested on 3 March 1990. In 1993 one of his hands was reportedly amputated and he reportedly lost his right eye, allegedly after torture which included electric shocks and suspension. He was also reportedly held in solitary confinement for three years. On his release, he was reportedly taken to Beirut Hospital where he was unable to recognize members of his family. 634. The Special Rapporteur has received information according to which the following 12 elderly persons currently detained at Khiam Detention Centre are in a poor state of health, which is believed to be constantly deteriorating for lack of medical treatment. It is reported that they have nevertheless been transferred at various times to Marja'iyun hospital which is said to lack the necessary medical facilities. Ali Muhammad Ghanawi, arrested in 1996, is said to be suffering from heart and stomach pains; Muhammad Salim Qatibay from Arnun, was reportedly detained on 3 October 1997 and is said to be suffering from hearts attacks and to have been transferred 15 times to Marja'iyun hospital;