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(Berlin) – Ukrainian authorities should ensure that the investigation into the killing of the journalist Pavel Sheremet, is effective, impartial, and thorough Human Rights Watch said today. Sheremet was killed on July 20, 2016 in Kiev in a car explosion that the authorities said was caused by an explosive device.
Sheremet was known for often raising human rights issues in his work, and for his biting criticism of authorities and anti-corruption investigations. Although at this stage, the full facts surrounding the explosion, including those potentially responsible and motives, are unknown, past unresolved attacks on journalists have had a chilling effect on media freedom in Ukraine.
“Sheremet’s death is a huge loss and striking reminder that the government needs to respond in the most serious way to threats to media freedom in Ukraine,” said Rachel Denber, deputy Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “Ukrainian authorities should make a prompt and meaningful investigation a priority, considering all the motives for the attack, including Sheremet’s and his partner’s media work.”
Media reports said that Sheremet’s car blew up shortly after he drove off in it at about 7:45 a.m. The car belonged to his partner, Olena Prytula, the owner of Ukrainskaya Pravda
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Vaneeta and Nuha Aamina
Pakistan: Continuing Disappearances in Balochistan
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In the news
On 24 November, Dawn reported that the Chairman of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) Nasarullah Baloch along with Vice Chairman Mama Qadeer Baloch addressed a press conference highlighting the sit-in protest in Awaran against the disappearance of political activist Diljan Baloch. The protestors demanded Diljan’s return and a fair trial in court. Nasrullah said: “If he is innocent, he should be immediately released, and his family should be relieved of the mental anguish caused by his disappearance.” He informed that Deputy Commissioner Ayesha Zahri assured Diljan’s return within ten days.
On 24 November, a local newspaper, Balochwarna, reported that the sit-in protest, which began on 18 November, showed no sign of slowing down until Diljan Baloch is released.
On 23 November, security forces threatened the protestors with baton charges, and a curfew was imposed in the city.
On 27 November, ANI reported the eruption of another protest in the city of Hub in Balochistan against the forced disappearance of Chakar Khan Bugati.
Issues at large
First, continuing disappearances in Ba
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