Alarming more than 100,000 people missing in Mexico for many years

From 1964 to present, Mexico More than 100,023 people have been reported missing, of which more than 24,700 are women and more than 74,700 are men, in addition to 516 people of unknown gender. According to the data, the number of missing people has increased by more than 20,000 in the past two years alone, CNN reported.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said there have only been 35 documented disappearances that resulted in the perpetrator being convicted.

Pictures of missing people are plastered on the wall in Mexico City. reuters

“No attempt should be made to put an end to the human rights violations has this unusually large scope, as well as to demonstrate the victim’s right to truth, justice, reparation and reassurance,” said Ms Bachelet.

Marlene Harbig of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) talks about the trauma suffered by families of missing people. “The first few hours are the most important, when someone disappears, their loved ones have a right to know what happened,” Ms Harbig said. “Knowing the fate of the missing is basically a humanitarian issue.”

Despite the numbers, Ms. Bachelet highlighted the progress the Mexican government has made, recognizing Mexico as the first country to allow the United Nations commission on missing persons to work with authorities in 13 Mexican states. .

Both the ICRC and the UN have called for allowing family members to cooperate with government officials to search for their loved ones.

According to a statement sent to the media, Ms. Bachelet has asked the authorities to “put the families of the missing person at the center of their efforts, and provide the necessary resources for an effective investigation and search.” fruit”.