Balochistan Under Siege: Alarming Rise in Enforced Disappearances and Extrajudicial Killings in 2024
The Baloch Advocacy and Studies Centre (BASC) reports a surge in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan in 2024. With 674 recorded disappearances, only 31% resulted in victims being released. Areas like Kech and Dera Bugti are particularly affected, and students and laborers are among the most targeted groups.
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The Baloch Advocacy and Studies Centre has released alarming statistics for 2024, highlighting an uptick in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, Pakistan.
The report cites 674 cases of forced disappearances, with only 208 individuals having been released, marking a disturbing 69.1% unresolved rate. The study suggests that these disappearances often follow attacks by Baloch resistance groups.
Key districts like Kech and Dera Bugti remain hotspots. Among the 455 known victims, students and laborers are especially vulnerable. BASC urges global human rights entities to press for accountability and protection reforms in Pakistan.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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