Amnesty International Demands Action Over Missing PTM Activist in Pakistan
Amnesty International has raised alarms over the alleged enforced disappearance of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) activist Fareedullah Afridi in Pakistan. Following repeated police inaction, the group calls for an independent investigation, reflecting wider concerns about state repression and enforced disappearances in the country.
Pakistan is under renewed scrutiny over its human rights practices following Amnesty International's concerns about the alleged enforced disappearance of Fareedullah Afridi, a Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) activist. Afridi reportedly vanished on May 18, 2026, in Peshawar, with local authorities yet to register an official complaint.
The international rights group highlighted that Afridi's case is part of a recurring pattern of disappearances involving PTM members, shedding light on perceived state intimidation. Amnesty International has urged Pakistani authorities to conduct an expedited, independent probe into the incident and demanded Afridi's immediate release if detained unlawfully.
The rights organization emphasized accountability for those responsible for such disappearances, underscoring ongoing issues with missing persons in regions like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This has drawn significant international concern, with rights groups calling for transparency and adherence to human rights standards.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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