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Swazi King to Marry Allegedly Abducted Teenager
VOA News
04 Nov 2002, 14:06 UTC
A teenage girl allegedly abducted by the king of Swaziland has become his official royal fiance.
The 18-year-old girl, Zenu Mahlangu, was picked up by King Mswati III's aides about a month ago. Ms. Mahlangu's mother says she was taken against her will and is suing the royal palace to prevent the pair from marrying.
The palace has asked a court to dismiss the case and told three high court judges to either drop the case or risk being fired. The chief justice of the court has defied the order.
The engagement effectively makes Ms. Mahlangu the king's 10th wife. She will become his official wife when she becomes pregnant.
Lawyers say the engagement likely destroys the lawsuit's chances for success.
Some information for this report provided by Reuters and AP.
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