Statement by the Communist Party of Swaziland 25 October 2021 On 21-22 October, the special envoy of SADC’s Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation, currently the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Swaziland in response to the latest wave of killings of pro-democracy protesters and the deterioration of the human rights situation in the country. The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) … Continue reading For how much longer, SADC, will you dance to Mswati’s tune?

Thursday 21 October 2021:- On Wednesday 20 October 2021, Africa’s last absolute monarch, Mswati III, once again unleashed his vicious security forces to shoot and kill innocent and unarmed civilians who advocate for democracy. The regime once again shut down the internet, to conceal its crimes. Close to 50 protesters were heavily assaulted in various places in the city and outskirts. There are fears that … Continue reading Democracy Now Update: Mswati’s security forces shoot and assault peaceful protesters

Tuesday, 19 October 2021:- The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) notes the statement of concern by the United Nations, issued through the office of the UN Secretary General on Monday 18 October 2021, condemning the excessive use of force by Swaziland security forces against unarmed protesters. The CPS welcomes the UN Secretary General’s condemnation of the Mswati autocracy’s deployment of armed security forces at various … Continue reading CPS on UN statement calling for Mswati autocracy to abide by international law

Monday, 11 October 2021:- On Monday 11 October 2021, the police in Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Swaziland, shot and arrested students who were engaged in democracy protests.In one day, students from about 40 primary and high schools from across the country protested demanding the immediate release of political prisoners, democracy, better learning conditions, as well as free education, among other demands. Instead of listening to … Continue reading Students shot and arrested as schools’ “Democracy Now” protests intensify pressure on absolute monarch