SOUTH AFRICA CALLS FOR TALKS, CALM

A South African Government Statement on the political situation in Swaziland

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14 April 2011

The Government of South African notes with great concern of the political developments in the Kingdom of Swaziland. In this regard, the South African government calls for calm and urges all parties involved to exercise restraint.

Furthermore, the South African government urges all the relevant parties in the Kingdom of Swaziland to begin a political dialogue with a view to seek a speedy and peaceful solution to the current situation.

The South African Government will continue to monitor and assess the situation.


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