A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.

This resolution is a formal statement by the U.S. Senate expressing strong disapproval of the human rights situation in the Kingdom of Eswatini, specifically following the 2023 assassination of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko. It calls on the Eswatini government to conduct a transparent investigation into the killing, protect the rights of its citizens to peacefully protest, and engage in a national dialogue regarding democratic reforms. While the resolution does not create new laws or provide funding, it directs the U.S. Department of State and USAID to prioritize support for civil society and human rights defenders in the region. For citizens, this measure serves as a diplomatic tool to signal that the United States is monitoring international human rights abuses and may use this official stance to influence future foreign policy and aid decisions.