Japanese activist slams Pakistan over alleged human rights violations

Japanese human rights activist Shun Fujiki strongly criticised Pakistan over alleged human rights violations in Balochistan. Fujiki claimed that in 2025 alone, over 1,200 cases of enforced disappearances were reported in Balochistan, including women and at least 75 students. According to the statement, over 1,000 individuals remain missing, with allegations of torture, extrajudicial killings, and unlawful detentions continuing to surface. He also accused Pakistani authorities of allowing unchecked exploitation of the region’s natural resources. Fujiki further highlighted concerns about the displacement of indigenous communities without their consent, calling it a violation of international frameworks. Describing the situation as a crisis of dignity and justice. He urged the UNHRC to take concrete measures, including initiating independent fact-finding missions in areas like Reko Diq and pressuring Pakistan to ratify international conventions on enforced disappearances and indigenous rights.

Renowned Japanese human rights activist Shunichi Fujiki highlighted the serious issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan at the global level during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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He was addressing the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva recently.