Thulani Maseko
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Mswati’s word as law fuels repression in Eswatini
The call for freedom of expression, including LGBTIQ+ rights, is a fundamental human right vital for safety and dignity
The despot next door: King Mswati’s greed and repression are a growing threat to southern Africa
As Swaziland descends deeper into dictatorship, the monarch’s influence is spreading, and his alliance with Jacob Zuma threatens the region’s democratic future
Unite to fight for human rights in eSwatini
The absolute monarchy has been declared ‘not free’ after it scored 17 out of 100 in the Freedom in the World 2024 report
The forgotten people of eSwatini
Dissidents are are being killed, detained and forced into exile for demanding human rights and freedom
Eswatini government slams ‘speculation’ over murder of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko
Activist was assassinated because he demanded democratic reforms, say supporters
Eswatini opposition parties call for the urgent return of SADC troika
Opposition parties have requested that the regional delegation return to the Kingdom within one week and meet all stakeholders under one roof
How eSwatini silences opposition activists
Activists in the Kingdom of eSwatini are routinely arrested on vague and flimsy charges
Swazi court orders release of editor, human rights lawyer
The Supreme Court in Swaziland has ordered the release of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and editor Bheki Makhubu.
‘SA must act on Swazi rights crisis’
Jailed lawyer Thulani Maseko feels the wrath of the system he slammed, but remains undeterred.
Jailed Swazi critic put in solitary confinement
According to his supporters, jailed lawyer Thulani Maseko has been put in solitary confinement last week for a total duration of three weeks.
Prominent Swazi activists jailed for criticism of judiciary
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.
The taming of Swaziland’s judiciary
Pliant judges who do King Mswati III’s bidding are wreaking havoc on the kingdom’s legal system, writes Khethiwe Dlamini*.
Swazi judge ejects editor’s wife from court for ‘sleeping’
The judge presiding over Swazi editor Bheki Makhubu’s trial has thrown out Makhubu’s wife from the courtroom for allegedly sleeping.
Swazi editor Makhubu kept in maximum security prison
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.
Judge orders re-arrest of Swaziland editor, lawyer
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.