Swaziland


MBABANE, Swaziland - Two leading activists in Swaziland were briefly detained Wednesday during a pro-democracy march in the capital of sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarchy, while supporters said a third leader also has been released.

MBABANE, Swaziland - A leading democracy activist in Swaziland has been arrested during a march in the capital of sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarchy.

MBABANE, Swaziland - Police in Swaziland say they have arrested three traditional healers for allegedly desecrating graves to retrieve human skulls and bones for healing rituals.

NHLANGANO, Swaziland - A court in Swaziland has ordered two women to pay fines of 4,000 emalangeni (about $500) each after they were arrested in a crackdown on traditional healers whose concoctions depend on parts from protected animals.

KASHOBA, Swaziland - When Thuli Makama set out to help struggling communities in Swaziland, she envisioned mediating agreements allowing people to collect firewood from wildlife parks.
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