Denying the Undeniable: Enforced disappearances in Pakistan
Amnesty International
2008, Amnesty International:
Report into enforced disappearances in Pakistan. This report analyzes the involvement of the Pervez Government and appeals to the current Government of Pakistan to end the policy of denial, investigate all cases of enforced disappearance and hold those responsible to account.
Table of contents:
SUMMARY AND INTRODUCTION
THE POLITICAL CONTEXT
- THE EXECUTIVE VS. THE COURTS
- NEW GOVERNMENT, NEW HOPE
DENYING THE UNDENIABLE
- EVIDENCE OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE PROVIDED BY VICTIMS
- ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES OF CHILDREN
- FAILURE TO OBEY JUDICIAL DIRECTIONS
- CONCEALING THE IDENTITY OF DETAINING AUTHORITIES
- HIDING THE DETAINED
- SILENCING VICTIMS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE
- MISUSE OF CRIMINAL CHARGES
FAILURE TO HOLD INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES TO ACCOUNT
INSUFFICIENT ACTION BY THE HIGHER JUDICIARY
SUFFERING IN LIMBO: RELATIVES OF THE “DISAPPEARED”
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE NEW GOVERNMENT
APPENDIX 1: Glossary
APPENDIX 2: Affidavits
Source(s):
| Language | Format | Source |
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| English | PDF document |  view/download |