JSFM Condemns Enforced Disappearance of Activist and Calls for Global Action

The JSFM has condemned the enforced disappearance of activist Taiib Laghari by Pakistan’s ISI, claiming it exemplifies ongoing oppression of Sindhi activists. They raised concerns about environmental threats from illegal canal constructions on the Indus River, seeking international intervention for human rights violations. A protest in London emphasized the urgent need for action against these abuses.

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) has publicly condemned the enforced disappearance of Taiib Laghari, an activist allegedly abducted by Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, on January 26. His family remains distressed, and the situation has ignited outrage among Sindhi nationalists over his ongoing absence. JSFM characterizes Laghari’s abduction as reflective of a systemic oppression against Sindhi activists.

In a press statement, JSFM denounced Pakistan’s practice of forced disappearances targeting activists, journalists, and human rights defenders. They claimed that this repression is a tactic to silence demands for justice and self-determination. Moreover, the movement raised alarms regarding an economic and environmental threat posed by the Pakistani government’s illegal canal construction on the Indus River, which deprives millions of Sindhis of vital water resources.

Concerns regarding these human rights violations and environmental issues previously culminated in a protest outside the Pakistan Embassy in London on March 15. The demonstration, organized by the World Sindhi Congress (WSC), sought to raise awareness of the canal construction and the plight of missing Sindhi nationalists. JSFM Chairman Sohail Abro attended, calling for immediate justice for the forcibly disappeared.

Abro demanded the swift release of Laghari and other abducted activists, urging global accountability for Pakistan’s policies on enforced disappearances. He emphasized that the illegal canal construction must cease to uphold the Sindhi community’s right to self-determination. JSFM has appealed to international bodies, including the United Nations and Amnesty International, to intervene in these human rights abuses.

JSFM asserted the urgency of global intervention, stating, “Sindh is under attack–its people are being abducted, and its water is being stolen. The world cannot remain silent while Pakistan continues its crimes against the Sindhi nation.” They reiterated their commitment to fighting for Sindhudesh until freedom and justice are achieved for Sindh.

In conclusion, the JSFM’s condemnation of the enforced disappearance of Taiib Laghari highlights the ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan, particularly impacting Sindhi activists. The movement advocates for international intervention to address these abuses, as well as to halt the detrimental effects of illegal canal constructions on the Indus River. JSFM remains steadfast in its struggle for justice and self-determination for the Sindhi people, reflecting broader concerns about the treatment of dissidents in Pakistan.

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