What’s behind the forced disappearances in Ecuador?
Ecuador is experiencing a rise in forced disappearances amid a military crackdown on drug trafficking. President Daniel Noboa has declared an 'internal armed conflict' and deployed the military to combat gangs, leading to concerns about civilian safety. Families of the abducted and human rights groups are increasingly calling for justice in response to these alarming incidents.
- ▪Civilians in Ecuador are reportedly being abducted as part of the military's efforts against drug cartels.
- ▪President Daniel Noboa has declared an 'internal armed conflict' in 2024 to address the issue.
- ▪Human rights groups are raising alarms about the impact of the crackdown on innocent civilians.
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play videoplay videoVideo Duration 22 minutes 09 seconds play-arrow22:09The TakeWhat’s behind the forced disappearances in Ecuador?As Ecuador’s government cracks down on drug trafficking, how is it starting to impact civilians?Read moreEcuadorians say civilians are being abducted off the street as part of the military crackdown on drug cartels. President Daniel Noboa deployed Ecuador’s military to combat gangs after declaring an ‘internal armed conflict’ in 2024. A new film from Al Jazeera’s Faultlines hears from the family members of those who have been taken and human rights groups about the growing calls for justice.In this episode: Jeremy Young (@YoungRJeremy), Senior Investigative Producer, Al Jazeera Episode credits:This episode was produced by David Enders and Chloe K.
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