# Kurdish filmmaker describes 'inhumane' ICE force-feeding ordeal

Kurdish filmmaker Behrouz Boochani has given a firsthand account of being force-fed while in US immigration detention, saying the tube was shoved so hard it tore his nose. He described the treatment as inhumane. The account raises concerns about conditions and medical practices in ICE facilities.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/10/ice-force-feeding-detention-gabar-choli) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:43 GMT