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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · Aug 14

Eswatini activists filed an urgent application in the Courts of Eswatini to declare the deportation agreement between Eswatini and the United States unconstitutional.
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“Not in our name!” says Eswatini activists opposing shadow US deportation planes - Southern Africa Litigation Centre

Mbabane, Eswatini: 14 August 2025: The Eswatini Litigation Centre (ELC), alongside Mzwandile Banele Masuku, the Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly (SRWA), and ...

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 18h

Yesterday, SALC’s Vivian facilitated a session during a training for lawyers hosted by CHREAA, aimed at promoting the rights of LGBTQI+ persons by enhancing the capacity of legal professionals discussing how Strategic Litigation can be used as an effective tool to advance human rights.

Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 1d

When critics disappear, democracy disappears.
Former Ambassador Humphrey Polepole has reportedly been abducted from his home. This is not an isolated case; it’s part of a disturbing trend of silencing voices ahead of Tanzania’s 2025 elections. #Tanzania

Read statement: tinyurl.com/3wjvf65p

Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 2d

SALC and partners have been featured in #TheStar.

“eSwatini must not be used as a dumping ground for the global north’s failed political choices,” says SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC

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Public safety concerns grow as eSwatini accepts more US-deported criminals

Eswatini faces a growing dilemma as it accepts deported criminals from the US, raising serious human rights concerns and questions about regional safety.

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 2d

SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social on #Tanzania’s shrinking civic space: “When critics disappear and citizens live in fear, democracy itself disappears.” via Africabriefing
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Tanzania abduction fuels fear of election crackdown - Africa Briefing

Keypoints: Ex-ambassador seized from Dar es Salaam home Rights groups warn of escalating repression SALC urges probe and regional oversight THE reported abduction of Humphrey Polepole, a former Tanzan...

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 2d

On 9 October, SALC’s Emmanuela joined a panel at the 4th African Forum on Business and Human Rights, sharing SALC’s experience in advancing remedies for communities facing environmental harm and land dispossession.
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 2d

SALC, Swaziland Rural Women's assembly and Swaziland Litigation Centre commented on the setback in the Eswatini deportation case. #Africabriefing #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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New setback in Eswatini deportation case - Africa Briefing

Keypoints: Eswatini–US deportation case faces new delay Civil groups accuse government of defying court Government declines to comment on case THE government of Eswatini has again been accused of unde...

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 5d

Tanzania: SALC condemns the abduction of Humphrey Polepole and the escalating crackdown on civil society, opposition leaders, and the media ahead of the 2025 elections.

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Abduction of Government critic signals deepening pre-election repression - Southern Africa Litigation Centre

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) is seriously concerned about reports that Humphrey Polepole, the former Tanzanian Ambassador to Cuba and an out ...

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 5d

Today, the Botswana Guardian has covered a joint statement by SALC & MISA Regional, calling on Eswatini to enact anti-SLAPP laws to protect public interest journalism and safeguard fundamental rights. #botswanaguardian
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 6d

Eswatini Receives Second Batch of US-Deported Criminals Amid South African Security Concerns. #NotInOurName #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC centralnews.co.za/eswatini-rec... #CentralNews

Eswatini Receives Second Batch of US-Deported Criminals Amid South African Security Concerns

Eswatini Receives Second Batch of US-Deported Criminals Amid South African Security Concerns Eswatini Receives Second Batch of US-Deported Criminals Amid Sou

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 7d

The deportation case challenging Eswatini’s secret deal with the U.S. faces yet another delay, while the Government continues to receive deportees from the U.S. #NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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Government of Eswatini continues to undermine the Courts as deportation case faces further delay - Southern Africa Litigation Centre

Mbabane, Eswatini - The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC), Eswatini Litigation Centre (ELC), and the Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly express deep co ...

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 8d

Discussion on ‘Police Abuse’ – SRHR Legal Environment in Africa Policy Brief.

Police abuse and unnecessary violence continue to affect key populations, especially in cases involving gender and sexual orientation.

🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube and learn more: youtu.be/f1l1qyhSc9w

Legal Empowerment on Police Abuse

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 8d

“We would have expected this milestone to reflect a maturation of our democracy - stronger rule of law, greater accountability, and clearer separation of powers," SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social told the #BBC News as the case supported by SALC goes back to court today!
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Eswatini accepts 10 deportees from the US despite legal challenge

This is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 12d

#InCaseYouMissedIt Eswatini activists filed an urgent application in the Courts of Eswatini to declare the deportation agreement between Eswatini and the United States unconstitutional.

Court date postponed. 📍 High Court Mbabane | 🗓Tuesday, 7 Oct 2025
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No To US deportation Planes To SADC

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 13d

Joint Statement by SALC & MISA Regional:
Press freedom in Southern Africa is under threat from SLAPP suits. We call on Eswatini to enact anti-SLAPP laws to protect public interest journalism and safeguard fundamental rights.
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SLAPPs: A threat to freedom of expression and press freedom in Eswatini - Southern Africa Litigation Centre

Joint Statement by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) and the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA). Press freedom in Southern Africa is incre ...

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 15d

SALC and ICJ Kenya are hosting an empowering session on strengthening SRHR and human rights protections for key populations in #Kenya.

Register here: tinyurl.com/2tj4xp6y

Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 17d

SALC and Transbantu Zambia are hosting an empowering session on strengthening SRHR and human rights protections for key populations in Zambia.

Register and join here: tinyurl.com/mt6k9cad

Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 20d

SALC is honoured to share that we have been selected as a finalist for the Global Centre for Pluralism Award.

From strategic litigation to amplifying grassroots voices working across 12 countries to dismantle systemic barriers. #salcat20

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Global Centre for Pluralism announces Southern Africa Litigation Centre as one of the 2025 Global Pluralism Award finalists - Southern Africa Litigation Centre

Global Centre for Pluralism announces Southern Africa Litigation Centre as one of the 2025 Global Pluralism Award finalists South African organization recog ...

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 20d

Today SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social will speak at the UN #CESCR session in Geneva.
SALC in collaboration with the SRWA, ESGM, and TransSwati, submitted a shadow report on #Eswatini, highlighting gaps in land rights, healthcare & equality.

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Civil society submits shadow report to CESCR on Eswatini - Southern Africa Litigation Centre

Mbabane, Eswatini: 28 August 2025: The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC), in collaboration with the Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly (SRWA), Eswatin ...

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 21d

Join SALC and Seinoli Legal Centre next Monday for an empowering session on strengthening SRHR and human rights protections for key populations in Lesotho.

Register here: tinyurl.com/yfa34afw

Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 21d

After spending over 60 days in a maximum security prison in Eswatini, Jamaican national Orville Isaac has reportedly been repatriated to his home country. This is excellent news, as he was unjustly sent to the Kingdom without any legal basis.
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CSOs Congratulate IOM on Repatriation of Orville Isaac Etoria - Southern Africa Litigation Centre

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) welcomes Jamaican national Orville Isaac Etoria’s return to his home country, through the support of the Intern ...

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 22d

Stream Urgent Court Challenge Over U.S. deportation of criminals to Eswatini - @melusisiboniso.bsky.social by Radio Islam International | Listen online for free on SoundCloud
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Urgent Court Challenge Over U.S. deportation of criminal to Eswatini - Melusi Simelane

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 23d

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Join our 2-day online Legal Empowerment Course for CSOs and strengthen your capacity to defend communities against human rights violations.
🗓 25–26 September 2025
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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 23d

💡Did you know
52 out of 54 African states have ratified the United Nations Convention on Torture; however, out of the 52 states, only four countries have torture-specific laws. Countries must criminalise torture to ensure justice and accountability.

Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 23d

SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social, expressed disappointment on Eswatini Observer, after Eswatini abstained from the UN General Assembly vote on Palestinian statehood:

“On issues of major global importance, from the Sustainable Development Goals to Palestine, Eswatini’s voice is absent."

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Southern Africa Litigation Centre @salitigationcentre.bsky.social · 26d

Join SALC and GALZ, for an empowering session on strengthening SRHR and human rights protections for key populations in Zimbabwe.

Register here: tinyurl.com/cs9c3524