Threatening Remarks by Swazi Prime Minister Cause for Concern
Press Statement
Marie Harf
Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
August 9, 2014
The United States is deeply concerned by the threatening remarks made by Swaziland Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas
Dlamini toward Swazi labor and civil society leaders who participated in the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington
this week. Such remarks have a chilling effect on labor and civil rights in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
The United States continues to support and defend fundamental freedoms, including freedom of association, and the human
rights defenders who fight for these values each day. We call upon the Government to renounce the Prime Minister’s
remarks and to ensure respect for the constitutionally enshrined rights of all citizens.
ENDS