In Karachi, Pakistan, families of missing Baloch people gathered to protest against enforced disappearances. The protest was held outside the Karachi Press Club, where family members demanded the safe return of their loved ones who have been missing for years.
The families claim that their loved ones were picked up by Pakistani security forces without any justification or legal process. They accuse the authorities of committing human rights violations and called for an end to enforced disappearances in the region.
The protest was organized by the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), a campaign group that aims to raise awareness about enforced disappearances and seeks justice for the victims. The group alleges that there are currently around 20,000 missing Baloch people in Pakistan, and many of them have been missing for years.
The protest was peaceful, with participants holding placards and banners, chanting slogans, and sharing their stories with the media. The families also appealed to the international community to take notice of their plight and pressure the Pakistani government to take action.
In summary, families of missing Baloch people held a peaceful protest in Karachi to demand the safe return of their loved ones who have been subject to enforced disappearances. They accused the Pakistani security forces of committing human rights violations and called for an end to this practice in the region. The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons organized the protest, alleging that there are currently around 20,000 missing Baloch people in Pakistan. The families appealed to the international community to take notice of their situation and pressure the Pakistani government to take action.
