Eswatini pro-democracy groups reject king's calls for mediation

Africa's last absolute monarch on Saturday called for calm and dialogue in the kingdom of Eswatini following a visit by regional mediators to try resolve a national crisis and deadly unrest.
But opposition political parties and civil society groups, have rejected the call to talks.
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Eswatini transport strike for release of pro-democracy MPs

Public transport remained at a standstill on Sunday in Eswatini, in the latest protest against Africa's last absolute monarchy, rocked by a wave of pro-democracy demonstrations.
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Pro-democracy protests flare up in Eswatini

Pro-democracy protests have flared up in Eswatini, months after authorities loyal to the southern African country's absolute monarch quashed an earlier round of demonstrations using tear gas and water cannon.
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Eswatini deploys army to quell high school protests

Soldiers and police have been deployed across schools in Eswatini where students have been protesting for weeks demanding political reforms, pro-democracy groups said Monday.
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