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Anger mounts against Swazi king
Opulent lifestyle of King Mswati and his many wives stoke discontent in tiny African nation.
Last Modified: 09 Oct 2011 17:19

The king of the tiny African nation of Swaziland is facing mounting discontent over his lavish lifestyle. 

While King Mswati and his 13 wives live in luxury, it is a much different story for most of his subjects.

Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Swaziland.
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