That the Senate—
condemns the brutal murder of Thulani Maseko and the worsening cycle of political violence and instability in Eswatini;
expresses deep concern about reports of continued human rights violations against the people of Eswatini, and the harassment of advocates for human rights and democratic practice and constitutionalism in Eswatini;
calls on the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini to—
undertake a full, transparent, and impartial criminal investigation into the assassination of Thulani Maseko and hold perpetrators accountable;
cease surveilling and intimidating human rights activists fighting to protect fundamental freedoms;
uphold freedoms of peaceful assembly and expression, as well as corresponding rights in the Eswatini constitution;
expeditiously initiate pre-dialogue preparations and announce a firm date by which a credible, inclusive dialogue on constitutional and political reform will begin starting prior to scheduled September 2023 elections;
engage in good faith in a credible, inclusive national dialogue to address longstanding demands for democratic reforms; and
fully staff and empower a full complement of Commission of Human Rights and Public Accountability (CHRPA) human rights investigation staff, install an appointed Commissioner, make CHRPA fully independent from the Ministry of Justice and other government interference in line with commitments to treaty conventions and the Paris Principle, and take action to address CHRPA’s recommendations;
calls on the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to conduct an independent investigation into Mr. Maseko’s assassination and human rights violations in Eswatini; and
encourages the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to—
maintain and expand support for journalists, human rights advocates, and the rule of law and media freedoms in Eswatini; and
encourage the SADC to take action to address the political and human rights crisis in Eswatini, including by working to convene a credible consultative forum inclusive of diverse political views and civil society to address issues related to political space and democratic reform.