Bishop condemns political repression in Swaziland

November 24, 2008

In a statement issued Wednesday, Bishop Louis Ndlovu of Manzini, who has led the landlocked nation of Swaziland’s sole diocese since 1981, called upon ‘all people of good will’ to oppose the Suppression of Terrorism Act passed earlier this year. The statement comes amid mounting international concern that the act is an instrument of repression of political and press freedom. Bishop Ndlovu was appointed apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Manzini in 1981 and bishop in 1985.

 

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Further information:

• Swazi bishop calls recent series of bombings ‘cry for attention’ (CNS)
• Swaziland: Critical Journalists Could Be Viewed As ‘Supporting Terrorists’ And Arrested, Warns Attorney General (Media Institute of Southern Africa)
• Swaziland’s Opposition Leader Expected in Court Over Terrorism Charges (Voice of America)