Thulani Maseko

Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers in Luhleko, around 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the capital Mbabane, ...

Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers in Luhleko, around 50 kilometres from the capital Mbabane, opposition spokesman Sikelela Dlamini said. Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers in Luhleko, around 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the capital Mbabane, opposition spokesman Sikelela Dlamini said. Maseko was a leading human rights lawyer and columnist in Eswatini who had a pending court battle with King Mswati III over the monarch's move to rename the country Eswatini by decree.

The death of the prominent lawyer was confirmed by his wife Tanele Maseko on Saturday evening, he was gunned down at his home, Luyengo. "It's true, Thulani has ...

The death of the human rights lawyer comes a few hours after King Mswati warned those calling for democracy that his mercenaries would deal with them. "It's true, Thulani has been killed, bashaye waphola Nkhosi. The death of the prominent lawyer was confirmed by his wife Tanele Maseko on Saturday evening, he was gunned down at his home, Luyengo.

The eSwatini government said Maseko was brutally shot and killed by unknown criminals at his home in Mbabane on Saturday night. “A ceaseless and fearless human ...

“But he lived by the motto: ‘My head is bloody, but unbowed ... FUL said in paying tribute to Maseko that it respectfully suggested it would be fitting if the Law Society of eSwatini were to mark his passing by observing January 21 every year as a day of mourning his death and rededication to the rule of law. Forcing a rugby union to go under because of nostalgia is as selfish as thinking of preserving the rugby venue is impractical and ridiculous

Photograph of slain human rights lawyer and political activist, Thulani Maseko. The government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has expressed condolences to the ...

Sadly and to the shame of those engaged in the administration of justice in his country, all too often he was a lone beacon of light.” “An outspoken critic of the regime in his beloved Eswatini, Thulani had all too long suffered at the hands of a heedless regime. The government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has expressed condolences to the family of human rights lawyer,

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“We extend our sincere condolences to the Maseko family on the tragic passing of Thulani Maseko, a leading human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist who was shot dead yesterday evening at his house. and the country’s authorities from these heinous acts,” reads a statement from the government. Africa cannot be a breeding ground for murders and violence.

Maseko, a human rights lawyer, was shot dead on Sunday night at his home in Luyengo, Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, by unknown assailants.

[was shot dead on Sunday night at his home in Luyengo](https://ewn.co.za/2023/01/22/gunmen-kill-eswatini-opposition-politician-and-lawyer-thulani-maseko-spokesman), Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, by unknown assailants. “As we come to grip with the passing of Thulani Maseko and many others who have died in the struggle for democracy in Swaziland, that the region can come together and act in solidarity with the people of Swaziland.” Maseko, a human rights lawyer, was shot dead on Sunday night at his home in Luyengo, Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, by unknown assailants.

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has described Africa as a breeding ground for murders and violence following the killing of ...

"We extend our sincere condolences to the Maseko family on the tragic passing of Thulani Maseko, a leading human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist who was shot dead yesterday evening at his house. "Government also wants to warn against speculations and insinuations, peddled particularly on social media platforms in instances like these. Africa cannot be a breeding ground for murders and violence.

Government would like to express her condolences to the family, friends, relatives, and colleagues of lawyer Thulani Maseko, who was brutally shot and ...

Such speculations are dangerous as they hamper investigations and take the attention away from the real criminals. Government once again takes this opportunity to condemn the ruthless killing of civilians. We urge the Nation to alert the police if they have any information that may help in the apprehension of these criminals.

The 52 year old's killing came hours after a speech of defiance by the king against opponents of his absolute rule allegedly saying they should not complain ...

Embassy in Mbabane expressed its "deep sadness" and sent its condolences to "the family (...) and his admirers around the world": "Eswatini has lost a powerful voice for non-violence and human rights". "No one can be fooled by the cynical message of condolences broadcast on behalf of the government," the NGO added. The king, who can dissolve parliament and the government and appoint or dismiss judges, also commands the police and army. These people started the violence first, but when the state cracks down on them for their actions, they make a lot of noise blaming King Mswati. They were charged and convicted of contempt of court. Thulani Maseko, 52, "was shot dead last night by unknown gunmen in his home.

Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers.

towards national reconciliation, respect for human rights and the rule of law, and ultimately, lasting peace”. Maseko’s family, friends and admirers around the world”. Maseko’s position was that the king had not followed the constitution in the process. No one can be misled by the cynical message of condolence put out on behalf of the government,” it added. King Mswati, who has ruled since 1986, is regularly accused of human rights violations. The government sent condolences to the family, saying Maseko’s death was a “loss for the nation” and that police were searching for the killers.

Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers in Luhleko, around 50 kilometres from the capital Mbabane.

Mswati and his mercenaries may have killed him but they will never kill the idea of democracy whose time has come.” “The murder of Thulani Maseko is tragic. [Eswatini](https://www.citizen.co.za/tag/eswatini/) and a wonderful steadfast partner of Amnesty. [King Mswati III](https://www.citizen.co.za/tag/king-mswati/) over the monarch’s move to rename the country Eswatini by decree, according to [AFP](https://www.citizen.co.za/author/agence-france-presse/). [The country formerly known as Swaziland adapts to ‘more African’ name eSwatini](https://www.citizen.co.za/news/news-world/news-africa/the-country-formerly-known-as-swaziland-adapts-to-more-african-name-eswatini/) [Swaziland](https://www.citizen.co.za/tag/swaziland/)).

Messages of condolences have poured in from across southern Africa for the murdered human rights lawyer Thulani Rudolf Maseko, while the Eswatini government ...

He was a friend and a fighter, and I will miss him dearly," he said. "He was a fierce proponent of democratic rights in a country in which such activities were criminalised. The News24 Africa Desk is supported by the Hanns Seidel Foundation. United Nations special rapporteur for freedom of association Clément Nyaletsossi Voule said: "I strongly condemn this act. "It was not a robbery. "He was a genuine son of the soil, equally proficient on the farm with his family, as he was in the courtroom where he bravely challenged the Swazi monarchy and its overreach.

The Eswatini authorities must ensure that the unlawful killing of Thulani Maseko is promptly investigated in an effective, thorough, impartial and ...

“The cold-blooded unlawful killing of Thulani Maseko offers a chilling reminder that human rights defenders, especially those at the forefront of calling for political reform in Eswatini, are not safe. Thulani Maseko was a courageous human rights defender, lawyer and state critic who refused to turn a blind eye to the government’s oppression of the people of Eswatini. The unlawful killing of Maseko follows a spate of attacks on opposition leaders and pro-democracy activists, all of whom have been challenging the monarch and demanding political reform in the country since May 2021, including through nationwide protests. In response to the demonstrations, the government launched a brutal crackdown on human rights activism. On the evening of 21 January, Maseko was shot through the window of his home by unknown gunmen at close range. Although the motive behind his killing remains unclear, Amnesty International has reason to believe that he was attacked in relation to his work as a human rights defender.

January 23, 2023 Johannesburg | Mbabane “They have intended to hurt us, to break our spirit, our moral strength and crush our resilience so (...)

In response, King Mswati III’s government has retaliated with excessive force, arbitrary arrests, detention, and abductions of pro-democracy leaders and protestors, as well as the shutdown of the internet, and blanket bans on protests. The state of affairs in Eswatini is a clear reflection of the failure of the country’s leadership to defend and maintain peace, security and transparency for its citizens. Eswatini as a member of SADC and signatory to its Treaty is bound to uphold Article 4 of the Treaty which explicitly states that the principles guiding the acts of its members are human rights, democracy and the rule of law. We, therefore, call on SADC, the African Union, and the international community to hold the leadership of King Mswati III accountable for the violence that continues to be meted against the people of Eswatini, merely for advocating for their recognized fundamental human rights, including political participation. He has carried out several fact-finding missions to countries like Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi where he reported on the deterioration of civic space in the region. At the time of his death, Maseko was a senior member of Lawyers for Human Rights Swaziland, and chairperson of the Multi-Stakeholder Forum, a convergence of various stakeholders calling for constitutional reforms in Eswatini.