THE Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) is calling for a “nationwide mass uprising against the regime” after government forces opened fire on democracy protesters at the weekend.
On Saturday, 15 marches were held across the country, with petitions delivered to MPs demanding democracy in Africa’s last absolutist monarchy.
In Manzini district, the march was attacked by armed officers who fired live bullets at peaceful protesters, although no injuries were reported.
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