The weekend before Christmas the People's United Democratic
Movement of Swaziland held its 6th General Congress which
resulted in a document entitled TARGETED SANCTIONS
AGAINST THE RULING REGIME IN SWAZILAND. This is
the clear vision of people focused on self-determination.
PUDEMO: TARGETED SANCTIONS AGAINST THE RULING REGIME IN SWAZILAND
With a king like mSwindler III of Swaziland, it's not surprising
his children would be schooled in foreign countries where
leaders like Bush (more of a little shrub) and Blair (as in
blaring idiot) rule the roost. The "minny me" Dlamini royalty go
far away for an expensive education and an exclusive education.
And of course the folks at Buckswood School, Hastings, UK
gladly take mSwindlers cash!
http://www.ukstudy.com/Show_Front.php?Page=ViewSchool&SchoolID=126&L=1
Below is the most recent letter from the Commonwealth.
Once again they attempt to defend their own complacency
by speaking of quiet diplomacy. It is simply more
hogwash to begin this Year of the Boar.
For current events in Swaziland see LATEST NEWS
COMMONWEALTH
SECRETARIAT
22 November 2006
Dear Mr MacIntyre
Thank you for your letter dated 30 October 2006 wherein you raise concerns on the current situation in Swaziland.
The Commonwealth’s engagement with Swaziland as a member state has been focused on ensuring their compliance with the 1991 Harare Principles. Until the implementation of the Constitution in February this year, this has been at the level of a good offices engagement. The specific objective of the Commonwealth’s engagement from the outset was to facilitate the movement from an absolute monarchy to a democratic constitutional model. Such a model was to include a bill of rights; establishment of an elected Parliament; measures to further entrench the independence of the judiciary and generally the opening up of political space.
The formal adoption of the new Constitution in February this year with these provisions marked the beginning of the final phase of that process. It would thus be inaccurate to say that the Swaziland people live in “horrendous conditions” and the present system prevents people selecting their own representatives.
The Constitution of Swaziland allows for the freedom of association and assembly. His Majesty King Mswati III has confirmed the abrogation of the 1973 decree, which had originally banned political parties.
The focus of our approach now is to continue to engage with the Government and civil society groups so as to provide all the support necessary for the implementation of the Constitution. We have gone this far adopting quiet, and discreet diplomacy, far from the glare of publicity. We will maintain that approach and appreciate the support and interest of Commonwealth member nations and their governments.
Yours sincerely,
Matthew E. K. Neuhaus
Director Political Affairs Division
Hon Roly MacIntyre
Minister of Supply and Services
P. O. Box 6000
Fredericton
New Brunswick
Canada E3B 5H1
c.c. H. E. Mr Jim Wright
High Commissioner
Canadian High Commission
Macdonald House
1Grovenor Square
London W1K 4AB
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