Reports of the forced disappearance of two journalists from Quetta, the main city of Balochistan, have emerged, after which there is serious concern in journalistic, social and human rights circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to local media, journalist Sana Achakzai was taken away from her home in Pashtunabad by police and plainclothes personnel. However, no official statement has been made by the authorities regarding her arrest or current whereabouts yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, young journalist Maqbool Ahmed Jafar was also taken away by unknown persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It should be remembered that Maqbool Ahmed Jafar had gone missing earlier on March 8, but was later released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the disappearance of the two journalists, families, journalist organizations and human rights activists expressed serious concern and demanded their immediate recovery and a transparent investigation into the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Journalist organizations say that ensuring the freedom and security of journalists is the responsibility of the state, and such incidents have a negative impact on freedom of expression and the performance of journalistic duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nasrullah Baloch, chairman of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), an organization that has been fighting against enforced disappearances for decades, also expressed concern over the incident and said that the enforced disappearance of young journalist Maqbool Jafar is a cause for concern and is tantamount to suppressing democratic voices, which we condemn in the strongest terms. Enforced disappearances are a serious violation not only of human rights but also of the constitution and fundamental civil liberties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said that we demand from the government and relevant institutions to ensure the immediate and safe recovery of Maqbool Jafar. And we express complete solidarity and full cooperation with Maqbool Jafar\u2019s family and friends in this difficult time, and will continue to raise our voice at every forum at the organizational level for his recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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