Amnesty International Urges Eswatini to Quash Unjust Convictions of Former MPs
Why Were Former Eswatini MPs Sentenced to Decades in Prison?
- Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza sentenced to 85 years.
- Mthandeni Dube sentenced to 58 years.
- Imprisoned for peaceful exercise of human rights.
What Does Amnesty International Say?
Deputy Regional Director Vongai Chikwanda demands immediate release.
- Violation of rights to freedom of expression and fair trial.
- Calls to repeal Suppression of Terrorism Act and Sedition and Subversive Activities Act.
Background of the Conviction
- Mabuza and Dube convicted for inciting unrest during protests.
- Found guilty after almost two years of arbitrary detention.
- Amnesty International advocates for human rights and freedom of expression.
Authorities in Eswatini are urged to release detained individuals peaceful exercising their rights immediately.
Source: www.amnesty.org