Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Casey and Elisha speak with HRF's Africa policy officer, Mo Keita, talks about the recent arrest of Swazi activist and former podcast guest, Tanele Maseko. They talk about how the Swazi regime's efforts to silence critics continue to backfire and how to support the pro-democratic reformers targeting Africa's last absolute monarchy.
To listen to Casey and Elisha speak to Tanele Maseko on Dissidents and Dictators: youtube.com/watch?v=5I3HJ2AKGak&list=PL3qhzGxahwqbYKj2Q-ZczKNaeofATzMgG&index=5
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Arrest and Detention of Tanelli MCO
00:02:30 - Taneli's Husband and His Assassination
00:05:28 - The Legacy of Tulani and the Fight for Democratic Reform in Eswatini
00:07:57 - Tanelli's Legacy
00:10:53 - Persecution and Smear Campaigns Against a Widow
00:13:47 - The Grace and Restraint of the Widow
00:16:04 - The Responsibility of the King and Government
00:18:56 - Continuing the Fight for Human Rights
00:21:26 - Tulani's Vision for Democracy
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Casey and Elisha speak with HRF's Africa policy officer, Mo Keita, talks about the recent arrest of Swazi activist and former podcast guest, Tanele Maseko. They talk about how the Swazi regime's efforts to silence critics continue to backfire and how to support the pro-democratic reformers targeting Africa's last absolute monarchy.
To listen to Casey and Elisha speak to Tanele Maseko on Dissidents and Dictators: youtube.com/watch?v=5I3HJ2AKGak&list=PL3qhzGxahwqbYKj2Q-ZczKNaeofATzMgG&index=5
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Arrest and Detention of Tanelli MCO
00:02:30 - Taneli's Husband and His Assassination
00:05:28 - The Legacy of Tulani and the Fight for Democratic Reform in Eswatini
00:07:57 - Tanelli's Legacy
00:10:53 - Persecution and Smear Campaigns Against a Widow
00:13:47 - The Grace and Restraint of the Widow
00:16:04 - The Responsibility of the King and Government
00:18:56 - Continuing the Fight for Human Rights
00:21:26 - Tulani's Vision for Democracy
Learn more about our work at the Human Rights Foundation:
Website: hrf.org
X (formerly Twitter): https://X.com/HRF
Instagram: instagram.com/hrf
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hrf
Subscribe to HRF’s Substack: humanrightsfoundation.substack.com
Join us in promoting freedom where it’s most at risk!
Donate today: hrf.org/?form=donate
#TaneleMaseko #ThulaniMaseko #Swaziland #Eswatini #KingMswatiIII #HumanRights #ProDemocracy #Activism #Assassination #Arrest #Detention #PoliceIntimidation #SmearCampaign #AfricasLastAbsoluteMonarchy #DemocraticReform #ThulaniMasekoHumanRightsLawyerPrize #HumanRightsFoundation #HRF #DissidentsAndDictators #Podcast #HumanRightsDefenders #JusticeForThulaniMaseko #SwazisWantDemocracy #EndAbsolutism #FreedomFighters #CourageUnderFire #InspirationalWomen #UnwaveringCommitment #LegacyOfHope #NeverGiveUp #StandWithTaneli #SpeakTruthToPower #DefendDemocracy #ResistTyranny
