More civilians killed in riot protest in eSwatini
Today, many people, especially those in urban areas, shared posts regarding how hungry their families were; their children having to go without food because shops remain closed.
The Kingdom of eSwatini’s soldiers and police had reportedly killed more than 40 people during the continuing pro-democracy protests.
“We were offline due to an internet shutdown. We have 21 confirmed cases of Swazi patriots killed by the state security. In honour of our fallen patriots we will soldier on until democracy,” said the Swaziland Youth Congress (Swayoco) said on Wednesday on its social media platforms.
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Things have turned violent with more shops and properties being burned down. Many civilians have been left injured and some have lost their lives.
Mpumalanga News learned that small towns, including Piggs Peak, were not spared from the continuing riots as some hardware shops, including Buy Cash Hardware, were torched last night. It is reported that soldiers and the police continue to assault eSwatini citizens. Photos and gruesome videos of army members assaulting civilians and even dragging women out of their houses have been circulating on socials media.
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Those who are lucky enough to be able to buy bread from shops still in operation said prices had increased overnight. “I had to buy a loaf of bread for R16,90 from one shop,” said Boy Khumalo on Facebook.
Others responded to his post saying he was lucky to have an operating shop near him. The African Union has been called upon on various social media platforms to intervene.
Attempts by Mpumalanga News to get further comment from the eSwatini government were unsuccessful at the time of publishing this story. The comment will be included once received.
