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Eswatini: Army in 'Full Charge' After Protests, Many Killed, Human Rights Watch Reports
Swazi Media, 6 July 2021
The Army in Swaziland (eSwatini) has taken full charge after mass prodemocracy protests left many people dead, according to a Human Rights Watch official. Read more »
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Eswatini: King Mswati III Sitting 'On a Powder Keg' - Activist
DW, 6 July 2021
A clampdown by security forces against pro-democracy protesters in Eswatini has left scores dead. Many factors led to unprecedented violence in Africa's last absolute monarchy.… Read more »
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Eswatini: UN Human Rights Deeply Concerned by eSwatini Violence
allAfrica, 6 July 2021
The violence that erupted in eSwatini in recent days – in which dozens of people have been reported killed or injured during protests – is deeply concerning, the UN… Read more »
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Southern Africa: SADC Peace-Seeking Mission to eSwatini Frustrated
Daily Maverick, 6 July 2021
Opposition gatecrashes SADC meeting with Eswatini ministers aimed at defusing crisis in the kingdom. Read more »
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Eswatini: Cloud of Silence From Monarch Greets Protests Against Absolute Power
East African, 5 July 2021
The South African government is concerned by a possible spill-over of violence and unrest from the Kingdom of eSwatini, after pro-democracy protesters in the monarchy were met with… Read more »
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Eswatini: 'New Frame' Journalists Detained, Assaulted and Tortured by Security Forces in eSwatini
New Frame, 5 July 2021
On Sunday 4 July 2021, two New Frame journalists, Magnificent Mndebele and Cebelihle Mbuyisa, who were on assignment in eSwatini were detained, assaulted and tortured by security… Read more »