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 »

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 »

Lesotho: Main Opposition Party Accuses National Security Service of Interference

THE main opposition Democratic Congress (DC) has alleged that the National Security Service (NSS) is threatening its upcoming youth league elective indaba. Read more »

Lesotho: Matobakele Accused of Torturing Civilian

...who now demands M5 million compensation from the LDF Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »