Syria says torture report 'politicized,' photos 'fake'

Syria's justice ministry on Wednesday dismissed a report alleging mass torture and killing by the country's regime as "politicized" calling the shocking photos in the document "fake."

"The justice ministry completely denies the veracity of the report," Syrian state news agency SANA quoted the ministry as saying in a statement. "It is a politicized report that lacks objectivity and professionalism," the ministry said. (AFP)