Force-fed-belly Access

: Many international bodies, including the United Nations and Physicians for Human Rights , consider these practices a violation of international law and a form of torture.

In a medical context, "force-feeding" is distinguished from life-saving enteral nutrition (tube feeding). force-fed-belly

: A nasogastric (NG) tube is inserted through the nose and into the stomach while the individual is often physically restrained. : Many international bodies, including the United Nations

: Procedures like NG tube placement must follow strict protocols, including verifying tube placement via pH testing or X-ray to ensure the contents reach the stomach safely. : Many international bodies

: Girls, some as young as five, are forced to consume up to 9,000 calories a day, primarily through sweetened camel milk, couscous, and porridge.