Nomsa Sizani, a human rights defender and former General Secretary of the Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM) movement, is facing imminent threats to her life. The threats followed her questioning government officials who were in her community on 17 March 2024, to speak about a development taking place there. The threats began the next day, and have escalated since 23 March 2024, leading to her going into hiding, in fear for her life. Her rights to life, safety and security are under attack and must be seen against a backdrop of a greater pattern of harassment, intimidation, threats, attacks and killings of AbM members and leaders.
The South African authorities must promptly, thoroughly, independently, impartially, transparently and effectively investigate the threats made against Nomsa Sizani’s life and take all necessary measures to ensure her protection.
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