The UN’s human rights chief Volker Turk has condemned the killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko and called on the kingdom’s authorities to investigate what happened.
Maseko was sitting in his living room at home with his family on Sunday in the town of Luyengo when gunmen shot him through a window.
“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,” Mr Turk said in a statement.
“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.”
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk condemns brutal killing of leading Eswatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko. Authorities must ensure an effective investigation and protect safety of rights defenders, journalists, political activists & civic space.
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