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Nurses fired on during eSwatini protests

The Democratic Nurses Union in eSwatini says 30 of its members were injured, with soldiers and police opening fire at a pro-democracy protest.

The Democratic Nurses Union in eSwatini says 30 of its members were injured, with soldiers and police opening fire at a pro-democracy protest. We hear from the organisation’s general secretary.

Plus, the latest from Sudan, where shots have been fired at protesters supporting the civilian faction of the transitional government. Rival groups have been holding demonstrations there.

And how Covid-19 has affected education in Uganda, with a UNICEF report saying children there have endured the longest school shutdown.

(Photo: A man shot by police in Mbabane is carried on a stretcher; Credit: Getty Images)

23 minutes

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Thu 21 Oct 202119:06GMT

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  • Thu 21 Oct 202119:06GMT

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