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Swaziland police fire water cannons to stop protests

April 12, 2011 by benim

MANZINI, Swaziland – Police in Swaziland fired water cannons and tear gas, beat people with batons and arrested activists to prevent pro-democracy protests Tuesday in sub-Saharan Africa’s last absolute monarchy. In recent weeks, an online campaign has tried to rally … read more »

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Swaziland’s King Mswati III

April 12, 2011 by benim

Africa’s last absolute monarch, Swaziland’s King Mswati III, has enraged his impoverished nation by enjoying a lifestyle of unchecked luxury while demanding salary cuts from civil servants. Mswati has 13 wives and a fortune estimated at $100m, placing him on … read more »

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