/ 16 July 2021

Pro-democracy politicians forced into hiding in Eswatini

Mduduzi ‘magawugawu’ Simelane
Protests started in the constituency of MP Mduduzi Simelane, who is in hiding, fearing for his life, saying it is ‘heartbreaking to be hunted for exercising your constitutional rights’.
King Mswati summons the nation to dialogue but avoids democratic engagement as death toll rises

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