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enforced disappearances in Pakistan

The Baloch Protest: Why We March

The Baloch Protest: Why We March

By Mahrang Baloch
“Upon arriving in Islamabad with 300 families, we realized that the state was neither ready to listen nor interested in addressing the issue of missing persons.” 

The Long History of Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan 

The Long History of Enforced Disappearances in Balochistan 

By Samand Muhammad Shahi
Baloch protesters are demanding an end to the decades-old problem of forced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Pakistan’s government is trying to justify the practice.
Balochistan’s Long March Protest

Balochistan’s Long March Protest

By Shannon Tiezzi
An interview with Somaiyah Hafeez about the current protest movement demanding an end to forced disappearances and real accountability in Balochistan.

Women Are Leading an Unprecedented Protest Movement in Balochistan

Women Are Leading an Unprecedented Protest Movement in Balochistan

By Kiyya Baloch
Baloch women have launched a march toward Pakistan’s capital to protest rights abuses and enforced disappearances in Balochistan.

In Balochistan, Families Demand Answers for Forced Disappearances

In Balochistan, Families Demand Answers for Forced Disappearances

By Somaiyah Hafeez
In a growing protest movement, family members are drawing attention to the long-standing issue of abductions in Balochistan.

Anti-War Advocate Accused of Terrorism in Pakistan, Inspiring Global Protests

Anti-War Advocate Accused of Terrorism in Pakistan, Inspiring Global Protests

By Freshta Jalalzai
Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen, the leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, has been arrested under mysterious circumstances.

How Imran Khan Betrayed Pakistan’s Missing Persons

How Imran Khan Betrayed Pakistan’s Missing Persons

By Somaiyah Hafeez
The former prime minister had been outspoken about addressing the issue of enforced disappearances. But even before his ouster, Baloch had long since given up hope that he would take action.
Balochistan’s Students Protest Enforced Disappearances

Balochistan’s Students Protest Enforced Disappearances

By Somaiyah Hafeez
For over three weeks, Baloch students in Quetta have been demonstrating against the suspected abduction of two of their own.

Pakistan’s Shias Face Double Threat: Extremists and Their Own Government

Pakistan’s Shias Face Double Threat: Extremists and Their Own Government

By Jaffer A. Mirza
With their safety at stake, Pakistan’s beleaguered Shia community is seeking justice from the country’s founder.

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