Government properties burnt ESwatini
Rumours circulated that King Mswati fled the country last night.
The Kingdom of eSwatini is trending on social media due the political unrest currently taking place in the country.
Yesterday, videos and photos of government property and shops burning were shared. According to media reports from the country, this comes after a new campaign called Kungahlwa Kwenile, launched by a pro-democracy soldier, urged residents to protest in demand of democratic reforms.
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The campaign says people must target King Mswati’s properties, businesses and state owned properties.Â
Some even shared moments when he allegedly boarded an aircraft at the airport.
On Tuesday, acting Prime Minister Themba Masuku, in a media statement, denied reports that the king had left the country.
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“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 to advance the kingdom’s goals. Government will update the nation on interventions on the current situation as the day progresses. In the meantime we appeal for calm, restraint and peace for all emaSwati,” concluded Masuku.
