Eswatini

Eswatini Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Terrorism Law – Human Rights Advocates Outraged!

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Responding to the latest developments in Eswatini, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, expresses concern about the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Suppression of Terrorism Act. What are the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision? The decision upholds repressive legislation in Eswatini Significant threats to freedom of expression, association, and … Read more

MP at Risk: Eswatini Guard Denies Food to Imprisoned Official

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Concerns raised over denial of food rations to jailed former parliamentarian in Eswatini What’s the issue at hand? Former Eswatini MP Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza denied proper meal for the last four days Authorities refusing external food deliveries per his medical requirements What’s being done about it? Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai … Read more

Call to Action: Eswatini Must Overturn Ex-Officials’ Convictions!

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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 … Read more