UN Integrated Regional Information Networks
8 Septembre 2008
Some of the largest demonstrations in Swaziland's history, this time against growing poverty, took the shine off twin celebrations to mark King Mswati's 40th birthday and 40 years of the kingdom's independence.
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why the world is so quiet about what is happening in swaziland,our parents money is wasted on buying cars,taking wives,only the Dlaminis have priviledges to resources,gone are the the days of dictatoship,we want democrasy in swaziland,we will do everything to get out of this madness,if we dont see it the ones coming will live better than us.
News today 18 September refer to mass arrests of democracy activists in Swaziland.
Mswati's days are counted anyway. With the advent of Tsvangirai in Swaziland and the imminent coming to power of Zuma in SA, Mswati is reaaly cornered. If he wishes to retain his kingdom, he would better heed the writings on the wall. He can survive by allowing a democratic parliament while retaining a ceremonial role. Otherwise, he will lose his kingdom.
SFTU and pro-democracy groups will have to forge a broader alliance with forces in SA, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana in order to ensure a maximum impact of pressure by the nationals for genuine democracy and freedom.
Let the poeple speak.We are really rired of the dictatorship of king Mswati.He is running the country like his own farm.He is abusing resources and powers in the name of culture.he is appointing his buddies into all the influential positions in the country hence no delivery to the poeple since they are only pleasing one man(Mswati their friend).
We want a government for the poeple(Democracy).We do not want the sham elections which are taking place. we want Multiparty democracy.
Let me commend the leaders of the Unions and Banned political parties for their stand in fighting for democracy in Swaziland considering the amount of opposition that you get from the rotten Tinkhundla system of governance which owns even all the media houses in Swaziland.
If there is anyone doubting that change is near in swaziland let him wake up from his/her dream in get ready, the Swazi's are speaking loud, they want true democracy now!
Away with the greedy king(Gubhela kwesakhe). Again let me commend all the comrades who have taken a strong stance against Mswati's tyranny.we understand the amount of torture you go through but soon it will be well. forward ever ma comrades.