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Inauguration of Association of Families of the Disappeared in Punjab
January 9, 2004 | Comments Off on Inauguration of Association of Families of the Disappeared in Punjab
Today, the victim families of enforced disappearances and arbitrary executions in Punjab formed themselves into an association known as Association of Families of the Disappeared in Punjab or AFDP. Only Punjab families whose members have been disappeared or killed by State forces or their agents may become members of AFDP. AFDP is dedicated to the protection, promotion and enforcement of human rights, principally the rights to the end of impunity and reparation of victim families of enforced disappearances and arbitrary executions in Punjab. AFDP is guided and motivated by the principles of truth, justice and accountability.
Over 400 victim families attended the inaugural meeting.
Please read the full press release.
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