Members of the Shia community have staged a sit-in outside President Arif Alvi’s residence in Karachi to demand the release of missing Shia persons. The protestors vow to not leave the area until the president listens to them and promises immediate action. According to reports, the protesters are demanding the release of 40 missing persons […]
Amnesty International has issued a new research statement on enforced disappearances in Pakistan. Afraid Canvas – our regular contributor – has illustrated the dire situation for our readers. The text below comprises direct quotes from Amnesty’s research. The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIED) has 2178 cases unresolved as of now. As per the […]