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King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini formerly known as Swaziland has allegedly fled the kingdom amidst pro-democracy protests that have spiraled out of control.
Demonstrations started a few days ago and escalated to a point where some shops have been set alight in Matsapha.
Protesters angered by economic decline have become increasingly vocal in demanding political reform. Swazis are demanding an elected Prime Minister under a Constitutional Monarch and freedom of speech amongst other things
The king allegedly ran away amid pro-democracy protests sweeping the tiny kingdom.
It’s understood those businesses are owned by the king.
Thokozane Kunene said protesters would not stop until there was peace and the king bowed down to democracy.
“It was discovered that the special jet for King Mswati left around 10.30 pm last night but we have discovered that had left earlier. He’s been hiding in Johannesburg, in the Sandton area.”
Kunene said there were chaotic scenes on the streets where police and the army had been deployed to target protesters.
“But last night, the arm choppers threw tear gas and were supported by the ground forces who were shooting at the protesters and the
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