Hey fam 🌍, South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) just dropped some truth bombs on the U.S. "South Africa 2024 Human Rights Report," calling it totally off the mark. Here's the tea 🍵:
What the U.S. report said:
It claimed that human rights in South Africa took a turn for the worse in 2023, pointing to land expropriation from Afrikaners, abuses against racial minorities, and even alleged extrajudicial killings, especially in KwaZulu-Natal.
DIRCO's clap back:
They say the report relies on "discredited accounts" and misleading info. For instance, deaths of farm workers are still under judicial review, not secret executions. Plus, suspects who died in police shoot-outs were formally brought to court 🤨.
DIRCO also highlighted the country’s democratic institutions—think independent courts and police oversight bodies—that investigate every force-used incident. And on the Expropriation Act? The UN Human Rights Office actually praised it as a "critical step" toward fixing land imbalances ✊🏽.
At the end of the day, South Africa’s team wants the world to know its legal process is solid and its democracy is strong. They'll keep pushing for transparency while making sure every voice is heard.
Stay tuned for more updates on international buzz! ✈️🌐
Reference(s):
South Africa slams U.S. human rights report as 'deeply flawed'
cgtn.com
