In recent weeks, Balochistan, a province in
southwestern Pakistan, has witnessed a disturbing surge in enforced
disappearances, shedding light on a deeply concerning human rights
crisis. Pakistani forces stand accused of detaining individuals from
Quetta and Chaghi districts, whisking them away to undisclosed
locations.
One prominent case involves Jamal Marri, son of
Gul Khan Marri, who was reportedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani
law-enforcement agencies in the New Kahan area of Quetta on November
23. Simultaneously, in Chaghi district, a vegetable vendor named
Sibghatullah Sarparah was allegedly detained around midnight on
Monday. The secrecy surrounding the detainees' locations only deepens
the sense of urgency and concern.
Startlingly, November
alone has seen a staggering 36 reported cases of enforced
disappearances in Balochistan. Human rights organizations dedicated
to addressing this issue have noted a disturbing intensification in
forced disappearances. Even more distressing is the reported trend of
missing persons being subjected to fake encounters by security
forces, further exacerbating the gravity of the situation.
For
an international audience, these events underscore the pressing need
for attention and intervention. The scale and frequency of enforced
disappearances in Balochistan demand international scrutiny and
diplomatic action. The violation of fundamental human rights,
including the right to personal security and due process, cannot go
unaddressed. The international community must unite in urging
Pakistan to investigate these cases transparently, ensure
accountability, and put an end to this alarming trend that threatens
the very fabric of human rights in the region.
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