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By KWANELE SIBIYA | 2023-01-30
Head of Mission in the US Embassy in Eswatini, Earl Miller, has urged Emaswati to come together and engage in a peaceful dialogue, which the late human rights lawyer, Thulani Maseko, patiently supported.
Miller said this would also be a way of honouring Maseko, who was buried yesterday at his home at KaLuhleko.
He said Maseko fought passionately for non-violence advocacy and reforms and also advocated for the rule of law, governance and justice during his lifetime.
He described Maseko as a powerful visionary leader, who raised his voice for positive change and the path for non-violence.
Miller pointed out that Martin Luther King, who is one of his favourite heroes, once said ‘the teaching of eye for an eye principle, only creates a declaration of blind victims in the society.’
“In this difficult day and time, it is perhaps wise to ask ourselves what direction we want to take, either the one which Maseko took, as Martin Luther King would have wanted us to go, which is to embrace our common citizenship and humanity and replace violence with compassion and warmth,” he said.
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He urged Emaswati to honour Maseko’s legacy of placing commitment to human rights, ensuring that the rule of law was being upheld by all, as well as his legacy of non-violence.
“American author Maya Angelou once said a great soul never dies, but it brings us together again and again, surely Maseko’s legacy will endure and be honoured by all Emaswati coming together in a peaceful dialogue he so patiently supported,” he said
Miller spoke during Maseko’s memorial service held at Esibayeni Lodge on Saturday.
He said he knew that Maseko was a principled, dedicated and zealous person and was deeply saddened by his passing.
He extended his condolences to Maseko’s family and loved ones on behalf of the people of the Unites States of America.
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“My heart aches, I have two young sons myself,” he said.
He sent prayers, love and support of the US Embassy community to Maseko’s family and his admirers around the world.
“We give you our strength, warmth and love,” he said.
Miller said Maseko was well-known to the USA, as he was a family and close partner in the fight for justice.
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