As Swaziland descends deeper into dictatorship, the monarch’s influence is spreading, and his alliance with Jacob Zuma threatens the region’s democratic future
The absolute monarchy has been declared ‘not free’ after it scored 17 out of 100 in the Freedom in the World 2024 report
Dissidents are are being killed, detained and forced into exile for demanding human rights and freedom
Activist was assassinated because he demanded democratic reforms, say supporters
Opposition parties have requested that the regional delegation return to the Kingdom within one week and meet all stakeholders under one roof
Activists in the Kingdom of eSwatini are routinely arrested on vague and flimsy charges
The Supreme Court in Swaziland has ordered the release of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and editor Bheki Makhubu.
Jailed lawyer Thulani Maseko feels the wrath of the system he slammed, but remains undeterred.
According to his supporters, jailed lawyer Thulani Maseko has been put in solitary confinement last week for a total duration of three weeks.
Swaziland’s high court has sentenced an editor and a human rights lawyer to two years for contempt of court over articles critical of the judiciary.
Pliant judges who do King Mswati III’s bidding are wreaking havoc on the kingdom’s legal system, writes Khethiwe Dlamini*.
The judge presiding over Swazi editor Bheki Makhubu’s trial has thrown out Makhubu’s wife from the courtroom for allegedly sleeping.
Bheki Makhubu, editor of the Nation in Swaziland, is being held in a maximum security prison before his trial for contempt charges start next week.
A judge has ordered that a warrant of arrest be issued to the "Nation" editor Thulani Maseko and lawyer Thulani Maseko, who were released on Sunday.