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NKOMAZI LOCAL
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Nkomazi COSATU Local Statement on brutality meted against political activists in Swaziland
23 April 2013
The COSATU Local in Nkomazi is deeply disgusted and saddened by the manner in which the daily life of Swazis continues to be brutalised and bastardised by the intransigent Tinkundla regime. We have learned with shock how two and possibly several other activists were arrested at a SWAYOCO election Rally meant to oppose the sham August 2013 ‘elections’ in Swaziland. CdeMfanawnkosi ‘Boer’ Mntshaliand Cde Derrick Nkambule both from the banned People’s United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) were arrested on the 19 April 2013 in Msunduza, Mbabane in Swaziland. The comrades who are members of the Communist Party of Swaziland and hold responsibility there are being tortured in secrecy in Mbabane. We are making a clarion call that South Africa and Nkomazi cannot continue being a pseudo Ireland in the Sea of barbarism, hatred, greed, and brutality by the monarchy meted on the peoples the peoples of Swaziland. We have seen how despite this brutal instrument being used, apartheid regime was dislodged and this regime too shall be dislodged.
It is far disturbing to learn that special reserve stations had been erected to torture, maim, silence, and instil fear in the broader progressive movement and peace loving peoples of Swaziland. Indeed the regime is swallowing its own children with its zest for greed and hunger to cling to power in the sea of frustration by the majority.
Those arrested have not been given full rights as enshrined in universal laws of natural justice that of innocence until proven otherwise, right to have access to a legal representative and speedily appear before a court of law within 48 hours. We call for the immediate release of all arrested comrades at the Rally. The Swazi Royal police and other security forces elevate its barbarism over genuine calls by swazi people for boycotting sham elections, unbanning of political parties, unconditional release of all political prisoners, return of political exiles and call for interim government of the people.
COSATU in Nkomazi will continue to work internally for the total isolation of economic relations with the regime and fight side by side with progressive forces such as Communist Party of Swaziland, PUDEMO, SWAYOCO, and Trade union movement for the total liberation of the peoples of Swaziland. We call all forces within South Africa and at international level to unite in action denouncing this regime. The peoples of Swaziland shall have the last word, that of victory!
Victoria accerta…aluta continua! ‘Freedom is coming’!
Issued by:
CdeKabelo Ben Monepya
COSATU Local Secretary
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