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Human Rights Crisis in Swaziland: The Case of Maseko and Makhubu

Summary

This resolution demands the immediate release of activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu, who were imprisoned for criticizing Swaziland's judiciary. It condemns the suppression of trade unions and calls for an investigation into human rights violations.
10 21.05.2015
Other
civil law
labour law
government
human rights
social policy
political party
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament demands the immediate and unconditional release of Thulani Maseko, Bheki Makhubu, and other political prisoners.
  • The authorities are accused of using repressive legislation to intimidate activists and restrict freedom of expression.
  • The government has violated international labor standards by suspending trade unions and restricting the right to freedom of association.
  • The resolution calls for a legislative framework that respects the constitutional protections for freedom of opinion and press.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Swaziland, the case of trade union leader Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, notably the cases of Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu
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