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The muzzling of dissidents became more pronounced when the king introduced the Suppression of Terrorism Act in 2008. (Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)

eSwatini fights for free political expression

The government of eSwatini has exiled and clamped down on political dissidents. But now, it faces a new threat: the unionised working class

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.

Swazi unions plan another showdown with government

Swazi unions plan another showdown with government

Labour unions are planning a series of further strikes to voice their feelings about proposed wage cuts and to lobby the government to resign.

Swazi teachers demand freeze on king’s assets

About 3 000 Swazi teachers marched to the South African and American embassies to appeal for an international asset freeze against King Mswati III.

Swaziland’s jackboot beaten by the bra

Swaziland’s jackboot beaten by the bra

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

Defiant protesters speak out

Defiant protesters speak out

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

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.

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.

Swaziland must get its house in order

Swazi police storm union offices

An "army of policemen" invaded Swaziland’s teachers’ union offices after laying siege to the building with armoured vehicles and a water cannon.

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.

Swazi police crush pro-democracy protests

Police in Swaziland cracked down on pro-democracy protests on Tuesday — detaining union leaders, beating protesters and threatening journalists.