Dad and Daughter Still Missing 6 Months After Son Found Dead in River
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/ghussan-iqbal-missing-112525-1-a7e89d21fb16411aad62ca2c3fbc53d0.jpg)
A father and his two young children have been missing for six months, with only one of them found dead in a river, leaving their family desperate for answers. Ghussan Iqbal, his 2-year-old daughter Nousaybah, and 7-month-old son Musa, disappeared from their home in Bocas del Toro, Panama in May. The heartbreaking situation has his family questioning the investigation, as Ghussan and Nousaybah remain missing.
The family announced the tragic news of Musa’s death on June 11, after his body was discovered in the Changuinola River, according to reports from the Procuraduría General de la Nación, Panama’s Attorney General’s office. Despite efforts by the family to search for Ghussan and Nousaybah, they have since returned to Canada with little progress in the investigation.
Nagham Azzam Iqbal, Ghussan’s sister-in-law, expressed frustration over the lack of updates from Panamanian authorities, highlighting the challenges of communication through email. The family’s concerns grow as they feel there is a lack of urgency and thorough investigation into the disappearance of Ghussan and Nousaybah.
Ghussan had moved to Panama with his wife, who is of Panamanian descent, about a year before the disappearance. He was last seen leaving his home with his two children early in the morning on May 21 and has had no contact since. Despite struggles with mental health issues, Ghussan appeared well in video chats days before his disappearance, according to Nagham.
The family is now turning to the Canadian government to pressure Panamanian authorities to intensify their search efforts and uncover the truth behind the mystery. With more than $22,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign, donations have been allocated towards finding Ghussan and Nousaybah, as well as offering a reward for any information leading to their whereabouts.
As the investigation continues, there is a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the case, with various theories being considered by the family. Their hope for a resolution remains strong, but the reality of the situation weighs heavily on their hearts, uncertain of the well-being of Ghussan and Nousaybah.
The authorities in Panama have yet to respond to requests for comments, leaving the family and supporters anxiously awaiting any developments that may shed light on the whereabouts of Ghussan and Nousaybah. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of mental health support and swift, thorough investigations in cases of missing persons.
The journey to find answers in the mysterious disappearance of Ghussan and Nousaybah continues, with the family clinging to hope and seeking closure in this harrowing ordeal. As the weeks turn into months, the search for the missing father and daughter persists, with the unwavering support of a community determined to bring them home.