Police in Swaziland / Eswatini are video recording and keeping data of protest marches by political parties and labour federations. They then use the information to deprive people of college scholarships, jobs in the army, police, and correctional services or promotions in government departments, an online newspaper reported.
The protestors who are usually seeking democratic reforms or workers' rights are seen as 'a major threat to the state'. Swaziland is ruled by King Mswati III as one of the world's last absolute monarchs. Political parties are banned from taking part in elections and people campaigning for democracy are prosecuted under the Suppression of terrorism Act.
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