Geneva: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has made a strong appeal on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, emphasizing the importance of uncovering the fate of those who have been forcibly disappeared. The office underscored that understanding what happened to the disappeared and ensuring their families’ right to the truth are essential human rights that must be upheld.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Commission released a statement urging all involved parties to enhance collaboration, coordinate their efforts, and work diligently to resolve the cases of the forcibly disappeared. The statement highlighted the need to end the suffering of the families, assure their right to the truth, and provide remedies for the harm they have endured.