AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Deportations Update: Eswatini has accepted a fourth group of 11 people deported from the United States under a bilateral “third-country nationals” arrangement, bringing the total to 29, with the government saying the arrivals are “predominantly from African countries” and will be held temporarily while their rights are protected, with officials expecting housing at Matsapha Maximum Security Prison. Legal and Rights Concerns: Lawyers and rights groups continue to challenge the scheme, saying some deportees may have had legal protections and that detainees have been held without charge, with Amnesty calling it “deeply abusive.” Cybercrime Crackdown: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026, spanning 97 countries, led to 5,811 arrests and the seizure of about $293m linked to social engineering scams; in Eswatini, authorities arrested 82 suspects and dismantled an illegal online gambling and impersonation network. Gender-Based Violence Push: Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla urged stronger action against violence against women and girls after recent cases, including the arrest of Pastor Nkosingiphile Zwane over allegations involving the deaths of four women. Arts and Culture: ENCAC says preparations for the next Miss Eswatini pageant are underway, with an interim committee expected soon and plans to position Eswatini for Miss Universe 2026.
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