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Eswatini, Africa's last remaining absolute monarchy, [1] was rated by Freedom House from 1972 to 1992 as "Partly Free"; since 1993, it has been considered "Not Free". During these years the country's Freedom House rating for "Political Rights" has slipped from 4 to 7, and "Civil Liberties" from 2 to 5. [2]
The Catholic Church, which has one diocese in Eswatini, opposes same-sex marriage and does not allow its priests to officiate at such marriages. In December 2023, the Holy See published Fiducia supplicans , a declaration allowing Catholic priests to bless couples who are not considered to be married according to church teaching , including the ...
The Economic Freedom Fighters of Swaziland (EFF SWA) is a political movement in Eswatini founded in 2020. The EFF SWA took an active role in the 2021 protests in the country and was observed to have played a key role in connecting activists. [3] During the protests the EFF SWA reported that their president had been kidnapped by police.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 February 2025. Country in Southern Africa Kingdom of Eswatini Umbuso weSwatini (Swazi) Flag Coat of arms Motto: "Siyinqaba" (Swazi) "We are a fortress" "We are a mystery" "We hide ourselves away" "We are powerful ones" Anthem: " Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati " "Oh God, Giver of Blessings to ...
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Eswatini have limited legal rights. According to Rock of Hope, a Swati LGBTQ advocacy group, "there is no legislation recognising LGBTIs or protecting the right to a non-heterosexual orientation and gender identity and as a result [LGBTQ people] cannot be open about their orientation or gender identity for fear of rejection and ...
Eswatini's two largest political organisations, the People's United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) and the Ngwane National Liberatory Congress (NNLC), together with labour unions, challenged the 2004 draft constitution in the Eswatini's High Court. However, in March 2005 the court upheld a ban on opposition political parties, citing the 1973 ...
A church in Bethel, Eswatini in 1930. Christianity is the predominant religion in Eswatini, with Protestantism being its largest denomination. [3] The royal family of Eswatini is officially Christian. [4] The Constitution of the Kingdom provides for freedom of religion and the government generally respects religious liberty. [3]
A series of protests in Eswatini against the absolute monarchy and for democratisation began in late June 2021. Starting as a peaceful protest on 20 June, they escalated after 25 June into violence and looting over the weekend when the government took a hardline stance against the demonstrations and prohibited the delivery of petitions.