A leading human rights organisation today said that six civilians have been forcibly disappeared in Balochistan by Pakistani forces. These latest incidents come against the backdrop of a growing wave of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings across the province. 

 

Expressing grave concern over the mass enforced disappearances in the Dera Bugti district, the Baloch Voice for Justice said these actions continue without warrants, charges, or due process. The victims are identified as Nabi Sher, Nabi Baksh, Usama, Meer Gul, Kareem and Siddiq. According to the rights body, enforced disappearances across Dera Bugti have intensified in recent weeks. It stated that two weeks ago, ten individuals were abducted and remain in illegal custody. The Baloch Voice Justice alleged that officials from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Counter-Terrorism Department are demanding large sums of money from families for the release of their loved ones. 

 

Last week, as part of its global campaign, the Baloch National Movement carried out an awareness drive in the United States, highlighting Pakistan’s ongoing heinous crimes against humanity and anti-Baloch policies. The Baloch National Movement accused Pakistani authorities of widespread violence against Baloch civilians, including the killing of people across various sections of the society, adding that even young children have not been spared.