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Swazi King Demands Cows From the Poor

King Mswati III is alleged to have asked his subjects to give him cattle and cows for his birthday celebrations despite many people facing job losses. Recently, a court stated that chiefs have the legal right to evict their subjects.

  • Eswatini:   Anger At King's Demand On the Poor

    Swazi Media, 4 April 2012

    King Mswati III of Swaziland's demand that his impoverished subjects supply him with cattle to slaughter for his birthday party has been met with anger and scorn. Read more »

International Foundation of the Red Cross (IFRC)

Some Swazis are living below the poverty line.

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