Key Findings:
Extrajudicial Killings and Disappearances:
13 individuals previously forcibly disappeared were reported as extrajudicially killed in the past month.
62 new cases of enforced disappearances were documented.
22 individuals were released from detention during this period.
Geographical Spread:
Incidents occurred across various districts, including Quetta, Kech, Awaran, and Sindh.
A detailed breakdown cites cases in Sindh (2), Quetta (5), Kech (17), Lasbela (2), Awaran (14), Panjgur (1), Dera Bugti (4), Mastung (1), Khuzdar (3), Kharan (2), Chagi (1), Chaman (1), Sibbi (1), Gwadar (7), and NaseerAbad (1).
Army Involvement:
The Pakistan army, through illegal arrests, forcibly disappeared individuals in various districts.
Instances of alleged killings by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) were reported.
Specific Incidents:
A tragic event in Balgatar, Kech, involved the forced disappearance and subsequent killing of three family members—Shah Jahan, Nabi Daad, and Adil.
In Turbat, Kech, bodies of previously disappeared individuals were delivered to a hospital, leading to protests against extrajudicial custody killings.
On November 28, 2023, in Turbat, Kech, Saifullah, Shakoor, Abdul Wadood, and Balaach, previously missing individuals, were found dead and delivered to a hospital by the police.
Balaach's family, especially, protested the incident, labeling it as an extrajudicial custody killing.
CTD Criticism:
The report criticized the CTD for its increasing involvement in 'fake encounters' and misuse of power.
Urgent calls for the disarmament of the CTD were emphasized.
Student Challenges:
The report highlighted challenges faced by students, including discrimination and enforced disappearances.
Sameer Baloch's case, arrested and disappeared during a protest at Lasbela University, was cited as an example.
Conclusion: Paank's report concludes with a dire plea for immediate international attention and intervention to address the severe human rights violations in Balochistan. Urgent action is crucial to protect the lives and rights of the people in the region.
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