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Swaziland offer voters elections without democracy
The parliamentary elections are largely seen as window dressing for a monarchy that remains deeply autocratic
SwazilandActivist’s murder will entrench disquiet in Swaziland
A leading human rights lawyer and political activist has been shot and killed
SwazilandKing Mswati will resist reform in Swaziland
General elections are set to take place next year as the government continues its crackdown against opposition activists
SwazilandTrial of Swaziland MPs may undermine national dialogue
The trial of two MPs on 'terrorism' charges for inciting disobedience against King Mswati III began yesterday
SwazilandSwaziland monarch's outreach aims to buy time
Opposition parties have rejected King Mswati III's dialogue offer to end months of violent protests
SwazilandSwaziland king faces domestic and regional pressure
One protester died and 80 were wounded during pro-democracy demonstrations yesterday
SwazilandSwaziland faces prolonged period of instability
Months of pro-democracy protests have been met by police violence and repression in Africa's only absolute monarchy
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