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Swaziland: the repressive side of an absolute monarchy

Swaziland: the repressive side of an absolute monarchy

The "subjects" of the Swazi monarchy are ravaged by poverty and AIDS. Amid a state of emergency that has lasted for 35 years, and under which political parties are banned, the trade unions are heading the fight for a multi-party democracy and greater social justice.

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HIV/AIDS , Education , Poverty , Health & safety , Informal economy , Human and trade union rights , Violence , Strike , Repression
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