Leading Baloch Human Rights body to present testimonies on enforced disappearances in Geneva conference

ANI January 6, 2025 267 views

A leading Baloch human rights organization, Paank, is heading to Geneva to shed light on the critical issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. They'll be presenting documented cases and testimonies at the World Congress, working alongside international human rights organizations like Amnesty International. The group aims to amplify the voices of missing Baloch individuals and their suffering families on a global stage. Their participation is part of a broader effort to expose the systemic human rights violations occurring in the region and demand international accountability.

"Enforced disappearances are one of the most serious human rights violations" - Paank Human Rights Organization
Geneva, January 5: Leading Balochistan Human Rights group Paank shared on Sunday that it will participate in the first World Congress on Enforced disappearances in Geneva. During the congress sessions from January 15 to January 16, Paank will present documented cases, testimonies, and reports of enforced disappearances in Balochistan.

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Paank will present documented cases of enforced disappearances

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Collaboration with Amnesty International and UN bodies

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Highlighting systematic human rights violations in Balochistan

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Demanding accountability for security forces' actions

In a post on X, Paank said, "Paank will participate in the first World Congress on Enforced Disappearances in Geneva . Paank, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement, provides an important platform for families and victims of enforced disappearances to raise their voices, a serious human rights violation that has plagued Balochistan for decades."

It added, "At this historic meeting, Paank will work with Amnesty International, the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED), and other human rights activists to systematically highlight enforced disappearances. During our participation, we will present documented cases, testimonies, and reports of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. Enforced disappearances are one of the most serious human rights violations, depriving individuals of their liberty and leaving families in a state of anguish and uncertainty."

The post further noted, "Paank appeals to the international community, especially Amnesty International and the United Nations, to step up their efforts to hold perpetrators accountable, ensure transparency, and immediately release those who have been forcibly disappeared. By participating in this congress, we will convey the voices of the missing Baloch and the grief and pain of these families to international institutions."

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Earlier on Sunday, Paank, had strongly lamented the enforced disappearance of Hammal Baloch from the coastal city of Gwadar by the Pakistan security forces.

Activists and human rights organizations have long accused Pakistan of perpetrating a silent genocide in Balochistan. The region's rich natural resources have been exploited for decades, while its people are subjected to extreme poverty, displacement, and suppression.

The international community must take note of the dire situation in Balochistan, where human rights violations are a daily reality. As protests intensify, Pakistan faces growing scrutiny for its actions in the province, which starkly contrast with its claims of upholding democracy and the rule of law.

Balochistan's struggle for justice and autonomy remains a glaring indictment of Pakistan's oppressive policies and a rallying cry for global intervention.

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