Yes, definitely. Abdullah is regularly whipped by his father, for example, when he doesn't listen to instructions about electrical outlets. The father burns them with a candle and bites them. Samir has a scar on one arm and a number that are a result of bites by his father. I have pictures that Nathalie was able to send me. When Samir doesn't listen, his father takes him by the neck and smothers him until he is out of breath. He stops when his son can't breathe.
On August 26th, 2009. See this statement in context.