‘Người ta muốn sự thay đổi nhưng sợ súng’: Chiến đấu cho dân chủ ở eSwatini.

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– Maxwell Dlamini, a political activist in eSwatini, has faced multiple arrests and persecution for his advocacy for democratic reforms.

– Despite the country’s claim to be a constitutional monarchy, activists argue that it is effectively an absolute monarchy where the king holds ultimate authority.

– Elections in eSwatini are held without political parties, leading to concerns about the lack of representation and meaningful change.

– Members of parliament who criticize the government face retaliation, including arrests and charges of terrorism and sedition.

– Civil society voices have raised concerns about intimidation tactics used during voter registration, leading to a high turnout in elections.

– Calls for national dialogue and reform have persisted, but the government has prioritized elections over meaningful change.

– Human rights organizations have also raised allegations of South African mercenaries being used to silence dissent in eSwatini.