September 16
Lesotho: Army Ops a 'Violation of Human Rights'
THE involvement of the military in civilian law enforcement raises significant human rights concerns, particularly regarding the use of force and the treatment of suspects. Read more »
Lesotho: Army Faces M10m Lawsuit
...for allegedly torturing civilians Read more »
August 27
Lesotho: LDF Bombs 'Used' in 2014 Attack On 'Maesaiah, Tšooana
BOMBS had gone missing from the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) armoury in the wake of the attacks on former First Lady 'Maesaiah Thabane's Moshoeshoe II residence and the Ha-Abia home… Read more »
August 18
Lesotho: Matobakele Accused of Torturing Civilian
...who now demands M5 million compensation from the LDF Read more »
May 17
Lesotho: Letsoela Sued for M2 Million
LESOTHO Defence Force (LDF) Commander, Lieutenant General Mojalefa Letsoela, faces more than M2 million worth of lawsuits from two men who claim to have been tortured by the army… Read more »
May 11
Lesotho: Army Boss Calls for State of Emergency to Clamp Down On Killers
DEPUTY army commander, Major General Matela Matobakele, has called upon the legislature to consider imposing a three-month state of emergency to empower the army to sweep across… Read more »
March 12
Lesotho: Morai Needs to Devise a Clear Plan to Reform LMPs
Basotho must be relieved that former Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) boss, Holomo Molibeli, has hit the road. Read more »
November 29, 2022
Lesotho: Mahao's Widow Cries Out for Justice
SLAIN army commander, Maaparankoe Mahao's widow, 'Mamphanya Mahao, and other victims of human rights atrocities have spoken of their anguish at the lack of progress in bringing the… Read more »