Swazi cops shoot at democracy protesters

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Mbabane - Police used teargas to disperse hundreds of pro-democracy activists and trade unionists in Mbabane, protesting against Swaziland hosting the Global Smart Partnership International Dialogue, which began on Thursday.

According to the Congress of South African Trade Unions, Swazi police also used live ammunition and batons to beat the protesters.

At least 15 presidents and former heads of state were attending the three-day conference on sustainable development, including Deputy President Jacob Zuma and former president Nelson Mandela.

The protesters object to the fact that the summit is being held in "undemocratic" Swaziland.

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