A video has emerged depicting male Sri Lankan army soldiers beating and humiliating female recruits.
The video, which appears to be filmed by one of the soldiers, shows female soldiers beaten repeatedly with a stick by a male soldier whilst being forced to crawl on the ground.
The sound of male voices laughing and sniggering is audible in the background, as the camera follows the women.
Local media sources said such videos are routinely traded and circulated amongst soldiers.
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