The alarming issue of enforced disappearances continues to distress Balochistan, that has persisted for over two decades. These disappearances have targeted individuals from various walks of life, including students, activists, journalists, and politicians. Despite substantial evidence provided by the rights groups, the Pakistani government maintains a denial of involvement in the enforced disappearances.
Women across Balochistan live in agonizing uncertainty, not knowing if they are widows, unsure whether their husbands are alive or dead. They struggle to console their children, who remain in a state of perpetual grief caused by their father’s absence. The elderly have died hoping to see their missing sons one last time before their passing. Thousands have fallen victim to enforced disappearances, and the numbers keep growing every day.
In this monthly report, The Balochistan Post (TBP) documents the cases of enforced disappearances purportedly involving Pakistani forces in August 2024.
Cases Documented:
During this period, 37 individuals were reported to have been forcibly disappeared, 9 missing persons were released, and 6 dead bodies were discovered.
Affected Areas:
The following areas saw the number of enforced disappearances in Balochistan in this month:
- Kech: 14
- Quetta: 7
- Panjgur: 5
- Kharan: 3
- Gwadar: 2
- Awaran: 2
- Mastun: 1
- Uthal: 1
- Barkhan: 1
- Kalat: 1
Visual Data of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances:
Details of the extrajudicially killed victims in Balochistan in August 2024:
