As we mark Mother's Day in Canada I find myself
remembering Indlovukazi - the Swazi queen mother.
She is the "elephant" who rules with her son, the "lion".
The elephant traditionally symbolizes wisdom and
strength but even tradition is over-shadowed by
absurdity and avarice.
Marula is a fruit that grows readily in Swaziland and
about 2 years ago Mswati's mother decided a marula
business would be profitable. "Swazi Secrets" now
produces marula massage oil, soaps, etc. As a result,
when you visit a nursery in Sd the employees will tell
you they are not permitted to sell marula trees because
the royals have got into the business.
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Here is a sample letter that you may modify and send to
Here is a sample letter that you may modify and send to
your MLA as well as MP. As this is a federal matter,
request that they write to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
on your behalf.
Since Mswati plans to visit the UN in New York on June 1st,
a letter should also be sent to our Ambassador at the UN,
Allan Rock, asking where Canada and the UN stand regarding
the current unstable condition in Swaziland.
Ongoing Political Repression in Swaziland Demands a Clear Response
MLA addresses (New Brunswick)
MP addresses http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainMPsCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E
Ambassador to UN - Allan Rock
e-mail: prmny@international.gc.ca
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1991 Harare Commonwealth Declaration begins chapter 9 with:
Having reaffirmed the principles to which the Commonwealth
is committed, and reviewed the problems and challenges
which the world, and the Commonwealth as part of it, face,
we pledge the Commonwealth and our countries to work with
renewed vigour, concentrating especially in the following areas:
*the protection and promotion of the fundamental political values of the Commonwealth:
*democracy, democratic processes and institutions which reflect national circumstances, the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary, just and honest government;
*fundamental human rights, including equal rights and opportunities for all citizens regardless of race, colour, creed or political belief;
To read the complete Declaration
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