What is the definition of enforced disappearance of persons according to the Federal Decree-Law of 2017 on International Crimes?
Enforced disappearance of persons, as defined by the Federal Decree-Law of 2017 on International Crimes, refers to the arrest, detention, or abduction of individuals by a State or a political organization, accompanied by a subsequent refusal to acknowledge their deprivation of freedom or provide information regarding their fate or whereabouts. The intention behind enforced disappearance is to remove these individuals from legal protection for an extended period.