Fault Lines investigates forced disappearances conducted by Ecuador’s military while waging a war against drug cartels.
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THU · 2026-05-21 · 15:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0521-78153
NSR-2026-0521-78153News Report·EN·Human Rights
Ecuador’s Disappeared
Fault Lines has investigated forced disappearances carried out by Ecuador's military. These disappearances are occurring as the military wages a war against drug cartels.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-21 · 15:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Fault Lines has investigated forced disappearances carried out by Ecuador's military. These disappearances are occurring as the military wages a war against drug cartels. The investigation highlights the military's actions in the context of this conflict. The specific timeframe and locations of these disappearances are not detailed in the provided content. The article focuses on the military's role in these events during their anti-cartel operations.
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The investigation is being conducted by Fault Lines.
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These alleged disappearances occurred during a military operation against drug cartels.
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Ecuador's military is accused of conducting forced disappearances.
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