The term "the disappeared" refers to individuals who have been abducted or taken into custody by a government or political organization and whose location and fate remain unknown. Synonyms for this term include "missing persons," "unaccounted for," "vanished," "abducted," and "kidnapped." These individuals are often subject to human rights violations, including torture, unlawful detention, and extrajudicial killings. In many cases, their families continue to search for answers and justice. The use of these synonyms highlights the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for accountability and justice for those who have been disappeared.