ANC STATEMENT ON UNFOLDING DEVELOPMENTS IN LESOTHO

30 August 2014

The African National Congress has noted with deep concern developments in the Kingdom of Lesotho where it is reported that the military has seized key buildings and installations in the country.

The ANC condemns any attempted seizure of power through unconstitutional means. As such, it is our hope that the Lesotho Defence Force will return to  barracks and allow the work of civil rule and the democratic government to continue unabated.

The ANC calls upon the African Union and the Southern African Development Community to monitor the unfolding developments in Lesotho and continue to work with the people of that country to maintain law, order and democracy.

Statement issued by Zizi Kodwa, ANC national spokesperson, August 30 2014

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