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Assassination: A man pays tribute to eSwatini human rights lawyer, Thulani Maseko. He was killed in January this year in front of his wife and two children at his home in Luhelko. (James Wakibia/Getty Images)
BHEKITHEMBA MAKHUBU

The forgotten people of eSwatini

Dissidents are are being killed, detained and forced into exile for demanding human rights and freedom

  • Joan Stott
5 min read
A man walks by the wreckage of a car outside a dealership burned down by protesters during the July unrest in Manzini, on October 29, 2021. (Photo by Michele Spatari / AFP)
ESWATINI

Eswatini youth: ‘Nothing to lose’

More than 100 young protesters were killed by the police, sparking outrage against the king

  • Zweli Martin Dlamini
5 min read
Repressive: At least 80 people were injured in Eswatini on 20 October 20 when security forces cracked down on pro-democracy protests in the kingdom. (AFP/Getty Images)
AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES RIGHTS

Little justice for gender-based violence cases in Eswatini

A report details how medical and legal shortages and discrimination curtails survivors’ rights

  • Shaazia Ebrahim
4 min read
A barricade in the road that is on fire is seen in Mbabane, Eswatini, on June 29, 2021. – Demonstrations escalated radically in Eswatini this week as protesters took to the streets demanding immediate political reforms. Activists say eight people were killed and dozens injured in clashes with police. Internet access has been limited while shops and banks are shuttered, straining communication and limiting access to basic goods under a dawn-to-dusk curfew. (Photo by – / AFP)
JUSTICEFORTHABANI

The youth of Eswatini demand change – and they want it now

Unless meaningful change occurs soon, more blood will be spilt on Swazi streets

  • Mlamuli Gumedze
2 min read