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Eswatini: Pro-Reform Protestors Arrested in Swaziland
ThinkAfricaPress, 6 September 2013
The government has been quick to suppress The Global Week of Action for Swaziland, which has mobilised regional and international support. Read more »
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Eswatini: Major Reforms Needed to Avert Swazi Crisis
Chatham House, 6 September 2013
Swaziland, Africa's last remaining absolute monarchy, will experience accelerated economic decline unless vital reforms are carried out, says a new Chatham House report. Read more »
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Eswatini: Police Disband Meeting, Order Former South African Minister Out
SAPA, 6 September 2013
Swaziland police have disrupted and disbanded a meeting that was to address labour rights violations in the kingdom on Friday, Cosatu said. Read more »
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Southern Africa: Jay Naidoo in Swaziland, Stop Number One - Police Detention
Daily Maverick, 6 September 2013
If it were 1987, no one would have batted an eyelid at the news that Jay Naidoo was detained by police. Back then it was expected, after all, being a Steve Biko inspired… Read more »
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Eswatini: Swaziland's Independence Day, Security Police-Style
Daily Maverick, 6 September 2013
How do you turn your 45th anniversary of independence into a barometer for your poor understanding of human rights? Easy, ask King Mswati III from Swaziland. Despite grand… Read more »
Swazi Police Crack Down on Protests
Swazi police have suppressed local activities which are part of a week of action for more worker and democratic rights, expelling former Mandela administration cabinet minister Jay Naidoo from the country. And a respected international think tank is warning of more trouble ahead unless vital reforms are made.
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There are reports that police made indiscriminate arrests after they used tear gas to disperse student demonstrators and pro-democracy activists who took to the streets to demand ... Read more »
