Civil servants have held the biggest march in Swaziland for several years, to protest at a pay freeze and demand that the government resigns.
Several thousand people marched through the capital Mbabane amid fears that the state will not be able to pay public salaries.
Some blamed government corruption and plans for lavish celebrations for the anniversary of the king's coronation.
Swaziland is Africa's last absolute monarchy. Political parties are banned.
Under heavy police presence, teachers, nurses and students carried posters with slogans such as "Why cut salaries, cut corrupt government" and "Down with celebrations". More...
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