Pakistani journalist Shakir Mehmood Awan has been reported missing for several hours following his recent interview with Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany’s international broadcaster.
Following the interview, Awan shared a clip from the session on his Twitter account, raising concerns about his whereabouts.
جرمن ٹی وی کیخلاف بھی ریاست کو چاہیے کہ کاروائی کرئے۔۔جھوٹی رپورٹننگ کر رہا ہے کہ قتل وغارت ہوئی فورسسز نے سیدھے فائر کیے۔۔۔ pic.twitter.com/CwFOln18My
— Shakir Mehmood Awan (@ShakirAwan88) November 27, 2024In his interview with DW News, Awan discussed the Pakistani government’s use of brutal force to disperse protesters from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf at D-Chowk in Islamabad. This coverage has brought significant attention to the situation.
Journalist Shakir Mehmood Awan is missing since last many hours after he posted a clip of @dwnews @CPJAsia @RSF_inter @freepressunltd @hrw @UNHumanRights @amnestysasia https://t.co/teoc5wHDRb
— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) November 28, 2024Fellow journalist Hamid Mir has confirmed Awan’s disappearance via his Twitter account, echoing concerns about Awan’s safety following his critical reporting on the government’s actions during the protest.
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The journalism community and activists are increasingly alarmed, calling for immediate action to locate and ensure Shakir Mehmood Awan’s safety.
