Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Pakistani Authorities Accused of Enforced Disappearances
A Pakistani politician, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, says the government is kidnapping people in Balochistan, making them disappear.
This is happening to many young people and activists.
Their families are protesting, wanting them back.
An American lawyer, Reed Brody, is calling for independent investigations and for Pakistan to stop the violence and restore internet in the region.
He says the world should pay attention to what's happening.
Pakistani politician Maulana Fazl-Ur-Rehman stated that authorities are responsible for enforced disappearances in Balochistan.
Thousands of Baloch youth and activists have suffered enforced disappearances over the years.
Families of the disappeared are protesting, demanding the return of their loved ones.
International human rights groups have criticized the ongoing violence.
American human rights lawyer Reed Brody supports calls for international accountability and independent investigations.
- Who
- Pakistani authorities and Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman
- What
- Accusations of enforced disappearances and kidnappings by Pakistani authorities in Balochistan
- When
- Ongoing issue with disappearances occurring over years.
- Where
- Balochistan, Pakistan
- Why
- Unclear from the article. Families of the disappeared are protesting, demanding the return of their loved ones.
Human Rights Advocates
Pakistani Authorities (Implicit)
Abductions
Human Rights Advocates
Pakistani authorities are engaging in the enforced disappearances and unlawful killings of people in Balochistan
Pakistani Authorities (Implicit)
No explicit counter-view presented in this article.
Accountability
Human Rights Advocates
Independent investigations, justice, and ending impunity for human rights abuses are needed.
Pakistani Authorities (Implicit)
No explicit counter-view presented in this article.
- Accusation
- Pakistani authorities are abducting and causing enforced disappearances
- Accuser
- Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman
- Location
- Balochistan, Pakistan
- Focus
- Enforced disappearances and unlawful killings
- International Support
- Reed Brody calls for investigations
