Africa-Press – Eswatini. Mlungisi Makhanya, the President of the People’s United Democratic Movement(PUDEMO) urges parents to ensure the safety of their children by making sure they stay at home.
This comes shortly after the pro-democracy Swaziland International Solidarity Forces(SISF) issued an order, shutting down all schools to pave way for an operation that is expected to commence and intensify this week.
“PUDEMO believes that the precautionary measures taken by teachers through their organisation – SNAT are sensible and therefore urges all responsible parents to keep their children at home.This threat of violent disturbances can\’t be taken lightly and citizens need to put their lives first.The irresponsible and reckless utterances of the King during National Police Day have not helped the situation, instead they have fueled an already tense situation.The King enjoys the protection of soldiers and police, and it is going to be us, the ordinary men on the street who will be casualties and victims of whatever incident happens tomorrow,”said the PUDEMO President.
On another note, Government Spokesperson Alpheous Nxumalo released a statement assuring the Nation that security would be provided adding that it would be business as usual.
“Heads of Security forces have assured the entire Nation of its safety and the protection of their property against harm by elements of insurgency,” said the Government Spokesperson in a public statement released on Sunday.
The Spokesperson of the pro-democracy Swaziland International Solidarity Forces(SISF) told that members of the Underground Unit were already inside eSwatini to conduct operations on specific targets.
The Underground Unit issued a command to Mswati to democratize and gave Government an ultimatum that elapsed on Sunday evening, more deadly attacks are expected this week.
Tension is escalating in this tiny Kingdom after King Mswati refused to engage those calling for democratic reforms in a political dialogue and subsequently unleashed his police officers and soldiers to shoot and kill dozens of protesting civilians.
For More News And Analysis About Eswatini Follow Africa-Press
