MBABANE: The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights(ACHPR) has adopted Resolution 554, on the current political climate in the Kingdom of eSwatini calling for, among others, the ongoing extrajudicial killings by King Mswati’s security forces and/or mercenaries.
The African Commission Resolution adopted last month, further urges the Government of eSwatini to respect human rights and work towards pursuing avenues for civil discourse and constructive engagement, inclusive of all stakeholders.
“Urges the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini to pursue avenues for civil discourse and constructive engagement, inclusive of all stakeholders, in order to create an enabling political climate for dialogue towards addressing the civil and political unrest in the country.Calls on the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini to refrain from any form of victimization, harassment, intimidation and targeting of human rights defenders, political parties, protesters, pro-democracy leaders and campaigners through the arbitrary use of the police and security forces,” reads the resolution in part.
Reached for comments, King’s Spokesperson Percy Simelane said he was not aware of any Government position regarding the resolution, he referred comments to the Prime Minister’s office.
“I am not aware of any Government position on the resolution at the moment.Kindly take it up with the Prime Minister's Office,” said the King’s Spokesperson.
Government Spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo had not responded at the time of compiling this report.
The resolution by the African Commission comes amid looming targeted sanctions by the United States(US),more international bodies are condemning and taking a strong position regarding the ongoing violation of human rights in eSwatini.
King Mswati(pic: sourced via TimesLive).