# The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says South Africa’s foreign policy is guided by a commitment to a rules-based international system, based on a respect for human rights. The department has updated its initial statement in response to the US Human Rights Report. The report highlighted significant human rights issues, including unlawful killings, arbitrary arrests, and the repression of racial minorities. The department’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, says all forms of crime are addressed regardless of race or location:
Dirco sets record straight on farm crime in response to the US Human Rights Report [SOUND]
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