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Swaziland Protests

eSwatini police arrest pro-democracy protesters
Africa
/ 29 June 2021

eSwatini police arrest pro-democracy protesters

Defying the ban on demonstrations amid a wave of protests against King Mswati’s rule, residents have held demonstrations – and security forces have responded with violence

By Pavan Kulkarni
King Mswati III ends reform talks with no commitment
Africa
/ 12 August 2012

King Mswati III ends reform talks with no commitment

Swaziland’s King Mswati III has closed a forum where his subjects called for democratic reforms, promising "expert" reviews but making no commitments.

By Staff Reporter
Suffering Swazis want change
Africa
/ 17 February 2012

Suffering Swazis want change

<b>Louise Redvers</b> reports that ordinary people are losing patience because of the worsening economic crisis — but the king has no answers.

By Louise Redvers
No image available
Article
/ 20 January 2012

Swazi unions determined to pile pressure on Mswati

Swazi unions plan to strike over impending salary cuts and government’s resistance to democratic reforms.

By Louise Redvers
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Africa
/ 11 October 2011

Breaking down the Swaziland protests

Leaked videos obtained by the <i>M&G</i> show peaceful gatherings of Swazis, which contrasts with hints of the harsh police response that ensued.

By Henrietta Harte
Top Cosatu official arrested in Swazi protest clashes
Article
/ 7 September 2011

Top Cosatu official arrested in Swazi protest clashes

Swazi police have arrested Cosatu’s deputy president Zingiswa Losi after breaking up a pro-democracy march in Manzini with rubber bullets and teargas.

By Manziini
‘Disappointing SADC is just an old boys club’
Africa
/ 20 August 2011

‘Disappointing SADC is just an old boys club’

Zimbabwean and Swaziland activists have slammed the failure of the SADC summit to act on political crises threatening their countries.

By Staff Reporter
Judge’s delay keeps Swazi protest leaders in jail
Africa
/ 20 May 2011

Judge’s delay keeps Swazi protest leaders in jail

Two leaders of the pro-democracy protests in Swaziland will stay in jail for now after the judge, who lives near one of the men, recused himself.

By Staff Reporter
Bushfire Festival boycott called off
Article
/ 13 May 2011

Bushfire Festival boycott called off

Swazi democracy campaigners have called off their planned boycott of the Bushfire Festival, due to take place at the end of this month.

By Louise Redvers
Swaziland opposes bail for pro-democracy activists
Africa
/ 27 April 2011

Swaziland opposes bail for pro-democracy activists

Swaziland opposed bail for two activists arrested in pro-democracy protests this month on charges of illegal possession of explosives.

By Staff Reporter
Swaziland’s jackboot beaten by the bra
Africa
/ 15 April 2011

Swaziland’s jackboot beaten by the bra

Evidence hidden in M&G photographer Lisa Skinner’s bra escaped police bullies.

By Niren Tolsi and Ilham Rawoot
Defiant protesters speak out
Africa
/ 15 April 2011

Defiant protesters speak out

Swaziland’s pro-democracy activists are still buoyant despite a crackdown on them by police.

By Niren Tolsi
Crackdown may result in sanctions
Article
/ 15 April 2011

Crackdown may result in sanctions

The Swazi government’s heavy-handed reaction to this week’s protest marches could lead to international trade sanctions.

By Louise Redvers
Time for change in Swaziland, ANC says
Article
/ 15 April 2011

Time for change in Swaziland, ANC says

Comparisons with apartheid signals the party’s support for Swaziland’s monarchy is waning.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Africa
/ 14 April 2011

SA appeals for calm in Swaziland

The SA government appealed for calm in Swaziland where anti-government protests have been called off after a brutal police crackdown.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Africa
/ 14 April 2011

ANC calls for a ‘free’ Swaziland

The ANC called on Swaziland to unban political parties and release activists, as union leaders there called off protests amid a countrywide crackdown.

By Staff Reporter
Swaziland protests overwhelmed by violence
Article
/ 14 April 2011

Swaziland protests overwhelmed by violence

Swaziland’s pro-democracy campaigners are urging determination in the face of police who used violence to put down demonstrations this week.

By Staff Reporter
Protests in Swaziland amid govt crackdown
Africa
/ 14 April 2011

Protests in Swaziland amid govt crackdown

Swazi police fired tear gas to disperse activists who held anti-government protests for a second day on Wednesday, despite a call to stop the action.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 April 2011

Swazi police break up protest with tear gas, batons

Swazi police fired tear gas and water cannons, beat protesters with batons and made scores of arrests on Tuesday to stop a banned pro-democracy march.

By Staff Reporter

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