source: Swaziland Media Commentary
actor1: Police Forces of eSwatini (1986-)
actor2: Civilians (eSwatini)
location: Manzini
notes: On 24 December 2020, one of the leaders of The New Parliament was arrested, suffocated with a plastic bag by 12 police officers, tied to a bench and assaulted in Manzini (Manzini, Manzini). She was released after 48 hours. According to the media, the police made a number of raids on homes of activists during the holidays. [women targeted: activists/human rights defenders/social leaders]