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Zweli Martin Dlamini
Zweli Martin Dlamini is the editor of the Swaziland News, an independent online publication. He has over ten years experience as a journalist and was once attached to AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism for training on investigative journalism. Dlamini has been persecuted several times by the Eswatini government for writing critical articles against King Mswati. He has worked with various international media organisations that include the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as a contributor for Eswatini stories
Eswatini government slams ‘speculation’ over murder of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko
Activist was assassinated because he demanded democratic reforms, say supporters
eSwatini’s King Mswati accused of assaulting yet another wife
The queen’s teeth were allegedly knocked out by the absolute monarch
Eswatini youth: ‘Nothing to lose’
More than 100 young protesters were killed by the police, sparking outrage against the king
‘Gross human rights abuses’ in Eswatini
Civil society has called for an investigation into King Mswati’s alleged crimes against humanity
Eswatini cop says ‘not in my name’
A police officer has fled the country after making allegations of human rights abuses
Pro-democracy politicians forced into hiding in Eswatini
King Mswati summons the nation to dialogue but avoids democratic engagement as death toll rises
Blood on the streets in Eswatini: The stories of those who have lost their lives
For weeks protests in eSwatini have raged, and dozens of people have been killed. But what is life like for those demanding democracy in the monarchy?