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Rights Groups Alarmed by Enforced Disappearance of Six Baloch Men by Pakistani Forces
Jul 03, 2025Multiple human rights organizations have raised serious concerns over the enforced disappearance of six men from various districts of Balochistan, allegedly carried out by Pakistani security forces. The incidents, reported to have occurred over the past two days, have intensified fears of an escalating crackdown on Baloch civilians, particularly youth.
The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank, confirmed the disappearances, stating they are part of a disturbing pattern of targeted abductions in the restive province. According to Paank, the surge in enforced disappearances points to a systematic attempt to silence dissent and suppress the political aspirations of the Baloch people.
In response, human rights activists staged a protest rally in Panjgur district on Wednesday, condemning not only the recent abductions but also the extrajudicial killing of a member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a local human rights group advocating for justice and accountability in the region.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) issued a strongly worded statement, describing an increasingly repressive environment for human rights defenders in the country. The Commission called for the unconditional release of all detained activists, an immediate end to enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, and the restoration of democratic freedoms across Pakistan, with specific emphasis on Balochistan.
“Human rights defenders are being systematically targeted, and the rule of law continues to erode,” the HRCP said in its statement. “The state must be held accountable for protecting its citizens, not persecuting them.”
Enforced disappearances have long plagued Balochistan, where conflict between separatist groups and state forces has resulted in thousands of alleged abductions over the past two decades. Families of the disappeared often face intimidation and legal hurdles in seeking justice, with few cases ever reaching resolution.
Human rights observers warn that unless urgent action is taken to address the crisis, Pakistan risks further isolating marginalized communities and undermining its democratic framework.
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