Eswatini protests: ‘we are fighting a liberation struggle’

Dozens have died seeking reforms to African kingdom where many are dubious about authorities' offer of talks

Authorities in Eswatini have promised a national dialogue" in an attempt to avert further unrest after dozens died and hundreds of businesses were burned down in weeks of protest in Africa's only remaining absolute monarchy.

The move has been greeted with scepticism by opposition leaders and analysts, with fears of further violence in the landlocked country of 1.3 million if there are no significant reforms to the autocratic political system.