Communist Party of Swaziland
Political party in Eswatini
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The Communist Party of Swaziland (CPS) is a Swazi communist party founded on 9 April 2011. It was banned by the Swazi king, Mswati III, shortly after its foundation, and operates clandestinely. The party is headquartered in Kamhlushwa, South Africa.[2][3]
Communist Party of Swaziland Emadlela Ndzawonye aseSwatini | |
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| Abbreviation | CPS |
| General Secretary | Thokozane Kenneth Kunene |
| Founded | 9 April 2011 |
| Headquarters | Kamhlushwa, South Africa |
| Newspaper | Liciniso ("Truth") |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Far-left |
| International affiliation | IMCWP[1] |
| Slogan | "For Freedom, Democracy and Socialism" |
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| Website | |
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History
The party was active in the 2021–2023 Eswatini protests.[4]
Political positions
The party describes itself as democratic, anti-racist and anti-sexist. It aims to, among other things, give all political parties in Eswatini legal status, abolish the current absolute monarchy, establish a democratic system of government and new constitution, ensure freedom of assembly and of the press, allow for the safe return of exiles, and safeguard workers' rights to organize and unionize.[5][6]
The party strongly condemns Eswatini's relations with Taiwan.[7] It also stated that it would abolish the monarchy in Eswatini in the future and establish diplomatic relations with China after successfully seizing power.[7]
