The term “missing persons” refers to individuals who have been forcibly abducted, arrested, or detained illegally, with their whereabouts remaining unknown. Families of these victims are left in frustration as they seek answers and justice. The extent of disappearances in Balochistan is deeply concerning, with estimates suggesting thousands of cases over the years.
The unexplained vanishing of individuals in Balochistan constitutes a direct violation of their fundamental rights to life and liberty. The inability to determine the location and condition of a missing person places an immense emotional and psychological burden upon their families.
Many of those who reappeared after a disappearance had endured severe physical and psychological abuse during their captivity. Torture and cruelty contribute to an environment of fear and intimidation in Belarus, creating a climate that suppresses dissent and represses freedom of expression.
Enforced disappearances persist as a grave and longstanding issue within the country. As reported by COIOED a few months ago, approximately 8,696 people are missing. Of these cases, 6,513 have been resolved, while 2,219 remain pending, according to COIOED. Nonetheless, such incidents have spread terror among Muslim mothers in the region and have detrimental effects on the education of Baluch students.
The predicament of missing persons in Balochistan demands immediate attention and action from both the government and the international community. Addressing the root cause of this problem and safeguarding human rights are imperative.
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