Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Sindhi Nationalist Parties to Protest Enforced Disappearances and Extrajudicial Killings in Pakistan
Some groups in Pakistan that represent the Sindhi people are planning to protest.
They are upset because they believe many people have been taken by the government and disappeared, and some have been killed unfairly.
They will hold protests on November 9 to ask for these missing people to be found safely and to stop these disappearances.
They are also worried about new rules in the country's big book of laws, called the constitution, that they think might take away important rights and resources from their province.
One specific case mentioned is a student leader named Ghani Aman Chandio, who was reportedly taken from a hospital by armed men.
Human rights groups have spoken out against this abduction, calling it a serious violation of his rights and urging Pakistani authorities to find him and investigate what happened.
Sindhi nationalist parties will protest on November 9 in Sindh province against enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
During a meeting, leaders shared a list of 22 individuals, primarily students and farmers, missing since 2010.
Protesters demand the safe recovery of missing persons and an end to alleged staged police encounters leading to deaths.
Concerns were raised about the proposed 27th constitutional amendment, with fears it will further strip Sindh of its resources.
Amnesty International condemned the alleged abduction of Ghani Aman Chandio from a Karachi hospital on October 28, urging authorities to disclose his whereabouts and investigate.
- Who
- Sindhi nationalist parties, including Jeay Sindh Mahaz (JSM), Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz, Sindh United Party, Jeay Sindh Tehreek, and Qaumi Awami Tehreek.
- What
- Planning protests against enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, demanding the release of missing persons, and opposing proposed constitutional amendments perceived as detrimental to Sindh's resources.
- When
- November 9 for protests; Ghani Aman Chandio abducted on October 28.
- Where
- Sindh province, Pakistan; abduction in Karachi.
- Why
- To voice opposition to enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, demand safe recovery of missing persons, and express concerns over constitutional amendments potentially depriving Sindh of resources.
- Protest Date
- November 9
- Meeting Location
- Hyderabad, Sindh province
- Number of Missing Persons Highlighted
- 22
- Missing Persons' Professions
- Students and farmers
- Ghani Aman Chandio Abduction Date
- October 28
- Ghani Aman Chandio Abduction Location
- Memona Hospital, Karachi