[RSF] Amid pro-democracy demonstrations in the kingdom over the past two weeks, journalists for a South African media organisation were arrested, detained and tortured by members of security forces. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) strongly condemns t...

[Swazi Media] Media freedom groups from across the globe have condemned King Mswati III, the absolute monarch in Swaziland (eSwatini), for the attacks made by his army on journalists during the present prodemocracy unrest in the kingdom.

[SALC] On 7 July 2021, SALC wrote a letter to the Group President and CEO of MTN group regarding the violation of freedom of expression in Eswatini in light of recent internet shutdown.

[Swazi Media] The Army in Swaziland (eSwatini) has taken full charge after mass prodemocracy protests left many people dead, according to a Human Rights Watch official.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- The violence that erupted in eSwatini in recent days -- in which dozens of people have been reported killed or injured during protests -- is deeply concerning, the UN Human Rights Office said Tuesday.

[DW] A clampdown by security forces against pro-democracy protesters in Eswatini has left scores dead. Many factors led to unprecedented violence in Africa's last absolute monarchy. Could this spell the end of that system?

[Cosafa] Substitute Kagiso Malinga netted a goal on debut as South Africa defeated Botswana 1-0, while Felix Badenhorst became the greatest goalscorer in COSAFA Cup history as Eswatini brushed aside Lesotho 3-1 on the opening day of the 2021 tourname...

[East African] The South African government is concerned by a possible spill-over of violence and unrest from the Kingdom of eSwatini, after pro-democracy protesters in the monarchy were met with a brutal police crackdown in the beginning of last wee...

[CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists today joined 20 other media freedom organizations in an open letter to Eswatini King Mswati III, urging him to guarantee the safety and security of journalists and media workers in the country.

[Sonke Gender Justice and MenEngage Africa] We are deeply concerned by the senseless police brutality and state-sanctioned violence in eSwatini. The eSwatini government's violent response to peaceful pro-democracy protests poses a threat to the funda...

[SANEF] The South African National Editors' Forum calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa and his regional counterparts to urgently demand that the government of Eswatini adhere to SADC media Freedom protocols

[Daily Maverick] Opposition gatecrashes SADC meeting with Eswatini ministers aimed at defusing crisis in the kingdom.

[SALC] On Friday, 2 July 2021, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre supported the filing of an urgent application in the High Court of Eswatini before Honourable Justice Qinisile M. Mabuza (Melusi Simelane v MTN Eswatini, Eswatini Mobile and others)...

[New Frame] On Sunday 4 July 2021, two New Frame journalists, Magnificent Mndebele and Cebelihle Mbuyisa, who were on assignment in eSwatini were detained, assaulted and tortured by security forces.

[Agenzia Fides] Mbabane -- In the small and usually quiet Swaziland (today the kingdom of ESwatini) important street protests have been underway for some days. The Bishop of Manzini José Luis Ponce de Leon and the members of the Council of Churches ...

[RFI] A team from the Southern African Development Community will arrive in eSwatini on Sunday, after the kingdom was rocked by pro-democracy protests and claims of a deadly crackdown.

[Commonwealth] Speaking on the ongoing situation in Eswatini, a Commonwealth spokesperson said:

[East African] The eSwatini government on Friday defended a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters even as acting Prime Minister Themba Masuku denied reports of deaths from the brutal force.

[ISS] The insurgency in northern Mozambique should have taught Southern Africa the obvious lesson that it's safer, cheaper and more effective to resolve conflicts before they explode. Having largely neglected Cabo Delgado crisis for several years, th...

[AI London] Dozens killed, more than 150 hospitalised, and hundreds detained Last absolute monarchy on the African continent has repressive track record 'We are urging the authorities in Eswatini to end this escalating crackdown' - Deprose Muchena

[New Frame] Sparked by the death of Thabani Nkomonye, protests in eSwatini quickly escalated to encompass the bigger issue of the lack of democracy when it comes to elected government.

[Swazi Media] As many as 19 people have reportedly been killed during the prodemocracy protests in Swaziland (eSwatini).

[Nation] At least eight people were killed on Wednesday as police cracked down on pro-democracy protesters in Eswatini, activist lobbies tracking unrest in the country say.

[Nation] The eSwatini government's strict Covid-19 restrictions have been dismissed as a ploy to crush dissenting voices following several days of unrest.

[HRW] Johannesburg -- Security Forces Should Safeguard Citizens Against Violence

[SALC] SALC is concerned by the recent developments in Eswatini. The Kingdom of Eswatini has seen a wave of protests over the past month.

[Swazi Media] A curfew has been imposed across Swaziland (eSwatini) as pro-democracy protests intensify and unconfirmed reports say absolute monarch King Mswati III has fled the kingdom.

[Swazi Media] King Mswati III, the absolute monarch of Swaziland (eSwatini), fled the kingdom after prodemocracy campaigners defied his order to stop protest marches, according to unconfirmed reports.

[Daily Maverick] The SADC region needs to stand with the people of Eswatini and support their struggle. A profound sense of solidarity is needed in the region. The country must advocate non-violence and peaceful dialogue, and only SADC leaders can do...

[Daily Maverick] On Tuesday the rioting spread to the capital, Mbabane, where journalists said residents were fleeing the city, causing traffic jams.