MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa
Summary
A Lesotho Member of Parliament, Dr. Tshepo Lipholo, faces criminal charges for allegedly claiming that Lesotho's king and government handed over control of the country to South Africa. He is also accused of declaring himself the chief ruler of Lesotho, which is considered harmful to the royal family's reputation. Dr. Lipholo has previously expressed desires to reclaim territories in South Africa that were historically inhabited by the Basotho people.Key Facts
- Dr. Tshepo Lipholo is a Member of Parliament in Lesotho.
- He is charged with harming the reputation of the Lesotho royal family and making claims about the country's sovereignty.
- He allegedly stated that Lesotho had been signed over to South Africa as a province.
- Dr. Lipholo also declared himself the chief ruler of Lesotho.
- His claims include seeking to reclaim areas in South Africa historically linked to the Basotho people.
- A retired army official was arrested for allegedly supporting Dr. Lipholo.
- Lesotho's government and international views, like South Africa’s, oppose these claims, citing historical agreements.
- Dr. Lipholo's motion is based on a 1962 United Nations resolution for self-determination, though it lacks widespread support.
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