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RADAR • ESWATINI
Credit: @UN.
Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Killed In ‘Cold Blood’
BY UN STAFF MEMBER
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk has condemned the ‘cold-blooded killing’ of leading Eswatini human rights lawyer, Thulani Maseko, a pro-democracy activist shot dead in his home in the city of Mbabane on 21 January 2022
Stalwart of human rights
“Thulani Maseko was a stalwart of human rights who, at great risk to himself, spoke up for many who couldn’t speak up for themselves,” Türk said.
“His cold-blooded killing has deprived Eswatini, southern Africa and the world of a true champion and advocate for peace, democracy and human rights.”
The UN rights chief extended his condolences to Mr Maseko’s family, friends, and colleagues. “I call on the authorities in the Kingdom of Eswatini to ensure that a prompt, independent, impartial and effective investigation is conducted into his killing, in accordance with Eswatini’s constitution and international human rights law, and to hold all those responsible to account in fair trials. The Eswatini authorities must also ensure the safety and security of all Eswatini people, including human rights defenders, journalists and political activists, and to protect civic space,” Türk said.
Advocate for transition
Mr Maseko was the chairperson of the Multi- Stakeholder Forum, an umbrella association of civil society organisations, businesses and trade unions, political parties, as well as faith-based and women’s organizations.
The group advocates for a peaceful transition to multi-party democracy in Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland.
At the time of his death, Mr Maseko was a legal representative for two members of parliament facing trial for offences allegedly committed during civil unrest that occurred in 2021.
In 2015, after a year in detention for allegedly criticizing the judicial system he was acquitted and released on appeal.
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