Defence of Human Rights

Enforced Disappearances

The landscape of Injustice: The Space for Activism Around Enforced Disappearances

“The need to lend a voice to suffering is the condition of all truth” We didn’t say that. Theodor Adorno did. But it continues to be heard, explored and put into action across the world. The erasure of a person’s identity is recognized in neoliberal terms as the greatest violation of their rights. The identity …

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Enforced Disappearance or Enforced Discipline?

The practice of Enforced Disappearance is becoming a menace, impinging upon the fundamental human rights of the citizens of Pakistan. It is chilling to think about the victim’s situation. The enemy here is invisible – and the perpetrators of this hateful practice enjoy almost complete impunity. According to our organization’s fact sheet, as of July …

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137 enforced disappeared people in Balochistan have returned home, what about the rest?

“We have had some victories and many setbacks on our journey. Since the beginning of our protests, several representatives of the Pakistani state have admitted that security agencies are responsible for enforced disappearances. These admissions led to the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances in 2011. The commission, however, has failed to …

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