Human Rights Crisis and Political Repression in Eswatini

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the murder of lawyer Thulani Maseko and calls for an end to the repression of pro-democracy activists in Eswatini.

9 16.02.2023

Other

justice

human rights

public administration

international relations

Key points

Strong condemnation of the assassination of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko.
Condemnation of the ongoing attacks and repression against pro-democracy activists and opposition leaders.
Demands for the immediate release of all political prisoners and those detained arbitrarily.
Calls for independent and international investigations into human rights violations and alleged use of mercenaries.

Speeches

11 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Ryszard CZARNECKI

Ryszard CZARNECKI

ECR

1:14 min

18.1. The situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko

Carlos ZORRINHO

Carlos ZORRINHO

S&D

1:12 min

18.1. The situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder ofThulani Maseko The situation of human rights defenders in Eswatini, notably the murder of Thulani Maseko

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