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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Please air my views in your widely read newspaper in the country.<\/b><\/p>\n

I wish to address members of the armed forces, following their plea to the effect that we must share with them information which would lead to the arrest of those killing them and burning targeted properties.<\/p>\n

Dear members of the armed forces, I have been meaning to write this letter to you for some time now. However, each time I think of it,I would run out words.<\/p>\n

Words fail me when it comes to articulating the kind of resentment I have towards you.I cannot use the word hate but to be honest, I don\u2019t like you. In you, I see murderers, enablers of oppression, public enemies and blood thirsty vampires.<\/p>\n

Growing up,I always viewed both the police and soldiers as people who are out there to protect me.I was very comfortable seeing police around because I knew that I am safe. As I grew up, this perception started to change and later I came to view all of you as my enemies.I have even stopped opening cases with the police because no places are threatening more than police stations in the country.<\/p>\n

Police stations are as scary as mortuaries for some of us. They all smell of the stench smell of death, extreme torture and suffering.<\/p>\n

I have seen you requesting our assistance as the public for information that may lead to the arrest of Swaziland International Solidarity forces. Rest assured, we will not do so. On this one you are on your own. In fact, as a nation, we feel more safer in the country now knowing that Swaziland International Solidarity Forces are out there protecting us and hunting the enemies of this great nation. Their presence has been long overdue.<\/p>\n

I would personally assist them where possible so that they continue with their impressive work.I am sure that many Swazis share these sentiments. We will not cooperate with you. We will share no information with you.<\/p>\n

As members of the armed forces, you have killed many of our brothers and sisters. Their families still grieve to this day. You have showed no remorse at all. You have maimed others.People lost their limbs and you even still go to their place of abode to further harass them.This is so heartless, cruel, primitive and barbaric. You still torture political activists and Swazis as a whole.You have no value of human life and dignity. Your behavior has been animalistic towards us. That\u2019s why we are honestly pleased that the hunters are the ones hunted now. At least you will now feel the true meaning of living in fear.<\/p>\n

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