Eswatini: Parliamentary elections on September 21

Event

Parliamentary elections will be held throughout Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) on Friday, September 21. On that day, voters will head to the polls to elect 59 members of the country's House of Assembly. Demonstrations and political rallies are to be anticipated in the weeks leading up to the vote. An increased security presence is likely at any election-related event. 

Advice

Individuals in Eswatini are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.