UN rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini

UN rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini

United Nations humans rights chief Volker Türk has condemned the “brutal killing” of a leading pro-democracy activist in the southern African nation of Eswatini

UN rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini

By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — United Nations humans rights chief Volker Türk has condemned the “brutal killing” of a leading pro-democracy activist in the southern African nation of Eswatini. Eswatini is one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchies. Türk said in a statement Monday that human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko was shot in his home on Saturday. He called on Eswatini authorities to ensure there w…

UN rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini

United Nations humans rights chief Volker Türk has condemned the “brutal killing” of a leading pro-democracy activist in the southern African nation of Eswatini. Eswatini is one of the world’s

UN rights chief urges 'impartial' probe after Eswatini killing

Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers in Luhleko, about 50km (30 miles) from the capital Mbabane, opposition spokesman Sikelela Dlamini said.

UN rights chief condemns killing of activist in Eswatini

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — United Nations humans rights chief Volker Türk on Monday condemned the “brutal killing” of a leading pro-democracy activist in the southern African nation of Eswatini, which is one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchies. Human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko was shot in his home on Saturday, Türk said in a statement. He called on Eswatini authorities to ensure there was an independent and effective investiga…

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New York: Authorities in Eswatini must launch a probe into the killing of a prominent human rights lawyer gunned down this past weekend, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Monday.