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Paank Report Documents 84 Enforced Disappearances in June While Citing ‘Red Line’ Torture Claims

Paank says the surge highlights a deliberate military campaign violating domestic, international human rights obligations

Balochistan

Overview

  • Paank’s June report records 84 enforced disappearances across 14 districts, with 32 detainees later released after enduring torture in custody.
  • The findings detail extrajudicial killings of Zeeshan Baloch and tribal leader Kamran Jattak following their campaigns for missing relatives.
  • The group accuses the Pakistani military of crossing a “red line” by systematically abducting and torturing young Baloch women.
  • Paank highlights arbitrary detentions of activists including Mahrang Baloch, Bebow Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch and Mahjabeen Baloch for peacefully demanding justice.
  • It calls for international investigation and reproaches global human rights and feminist organisations for remaining silent on abuses in Balochistan.