Eswatini police disperse anti-monarchy protesters

Police have dispersed supporters of the main opposition group in Eswatini holding an anti-monarchy protests in the country's largest city of Manzini, privately-owned Swazi News has reported.

The protests were being held in defiance of an open forum between King Mswati III and his subjects which is ongoing.

The talks aim to discuss issues that led to the civil unrest which began last month and claimed the lives of more than 50 protesters.

It will also be the first time the monarch is commenting on the violent protests.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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