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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.
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.
Swazi unions determined to pile pressure on Mswati
Swazi unions plan to strike over impending salary cuts and government's resistance to democratic reforms.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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