On Wednesday, police in Swaziland fired tear gas and water cannons at teachers planning to march on the country's capital. The protests are being led by teachers and other public servants, many of whom are angry at the government's plan to freeze salaries and sell government owned companies. Police have beaten and arrested protesters, and a planned protest on Tuesday did not happen because of police actions. The protest would have marked 38 years since political parties were banned and the country's constitution was abandoned. The government has not commented on the protests.
See "Swazi police fire tear gas on teachers for 2nd day", Jenny Gross, April 12, 2011