source: Times of Swaziland; GardaWorld
actor1: Rioters (eSwatini)
actor2: Police Forces of eSwatini (1986-)
location: Manzini
notes: On 20 October 2021, public transport workers, who are on strike, clashed with police in Manzini (Kwaluseni, Manzini) as the group started to march the streets, ordering the closure of shops. The police used rubbed bullets and live ammunition against the group, injuring 6 workers; a group of about 14 soldiers attacked some demonstrators, severally injuring 3 workers. Public transportation workers are on strike since the previous week demanding the release of two members of the parliament, arrested during the civil unrest and also a wage raise. [size=no report]