Civil society urges Pakistan’s enforced disappearances commission for “misleading” case closures
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A leading human rights group in Pakistan is slamming the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIED) for handling cases too quickly and leaving victims’ families without real justice. The Defence of Human Rights (DHR), headed by activist Amina Masood Janjua, wants Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to completely revamp how the country tackles enforced disappearances.
DHR raised red flags over the commission’s claim of wrapping up 103 cases in just one month, as reported by Dawn newspaper. They say this speed shows a lack of proper investigations—many cases get dismissed in minutes. The group also called out the commission’s vague rulings, like saying someone “disappeared on their own,” which they believe tricks the public and hides the real extent of enforced disappearances in Pakistan.
DHR pointed out flaws in the process. Out of those 103 closed cases from August, the group had sent in 21 themselves. One shocking example: a person who turned up alive 10 years ago, but the COIED only now labeled it “resolved.” This kind of blanket decision on voluntary disappearances worries DHR, especially when strong evidence points to state agencies’ role in many cases.
The criticism comes amid a rise in bulk case closures, which DHR says goes against the Supreme Court’s original goal for the commission—to deliver justice without red tape or delays. Enforced disappearances continue to haunt Pakistan, hitting hard in areas like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where families and activists often blame security forces.
In a strong statement, DHR pushed the government to review the commission’s methods right away. They stressed that real justice for enforced disappearance victims can’t come from rushed judgments. This call joins mounting pressure from the public and global watchdogs on Pakistan to fix its human rights systems, boost accountability, and support affected families.
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