Ecuador’s government has deployed the military to combat gangs after declaring an internal armed conflict in 2024. People report that civilians are being abducted off the street as part of the crackdown on drug trafficking. Families of those taken describe the impact on loved ones and call for accountability. Human rights groups raise concerns about justice and the treatment of civilians during security operations. The situation has led to growing demands for investigations and remedies for affected communities.
"Ecuadorians 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."
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