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The Eswatini government, led by Africa’s last absolutist monarch, announced a curfew on Tuesday to quell violent pro-democracy demonstrations that have rocked the tiny kingdom since mid-June and have intensified in recent days.
A day after several sources, including South Africa’s public broadcaster SABC, echoed reports King Mswati III fled his country amid the growing violence, the government issued a statement on Tuesday denying the claims and assuring the king was still in the country.
“Following the false media reports circulating, I would like to take this opportunity to assure emaSwati and the international community that His Majesty King Mswati III is in the country and continues to lead in working with Government [sic] to advance the Kingdom’s goals,” said Prime Minister Themba Masuku.
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Authorities imposed a strict curfew to contain the unrest in Africa s last absolute monarchy, as protests against King Mswati III turned violent. © Gulshan Khan/AFP/Getty Images King Mswati III has ruled Eswatini for more than three decades
Security forces in the small southern African kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday fired gunshots and tear gas to disperse pro-democracy demonstrations, witnesses said.
Anger against Eswaitini s King Mswati III has been building for years in the country. However, protests against him are rare.
The government said Tuesday it has imposed a curfew from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. and ordered businesses to close by 3:30 p.m.
Unrest flares in eSwatini despite curfew to quell pro-democracy riots
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