Pretoria, South Africa (HRNW) – On April 15, 2026, UN independent experts issued a strong condemnation of the murder of human rights defender Zweli ‘Khabazela’ Mkhize. The experts called for a prompt and impartial investigation into the killing, noting a worrying trend of violence against activists in the region. Simultaneously, the UN Human Rights Office expressed concern over new laws in Belarus and Serbia that threaten to erode civic space and target independent voices.
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