Al Jazeera: Africa’s last absolute monarchy is facing criticism over its human rights record. Earlier this year, a prominent lawyer was killed in Eswatini – some say by the government. On Friday, people voted in a parliamentary election – but MPs only have an advisory role. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports from the capital, Mbabane.
Eswatini monarchy accused of silencing opponents
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2 October, 2023
2 October, 2023
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