Lesotho
Friday 29.10.2021 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Workers embark on national strike, parliament recommends withdrawal of restrictive law
Over a period of three weeks, starting on 10th May 2021, more than 50 000 factory workers in Lesotho embarked on national strike action following the government’s failure to review wage increases in the past two years; parliament recommends withdrawal of the Computer Crime and Cybercrime Bill of 2021, and the Communications (Subscriber Identity Module and Mobile Device Registration) Regulations of 2021. Read more
Friday 30.10.2020 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Police brutality a continuing crisis, COVID-19 related protests documented
As the country went into lockdown to curb COVID-19, images emerged on social media showing brutality by security forces while enforcing the lockdown restrictions; As COVID-19 and its economic effects began to be felt by workers and small business people, several strikes and protests by different groups were reported. Read more
Friday 3.4.2020 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Opposition supporters demonstrate to demand resignation of prime minister
Opposition supporters protest in Maseru to demand the resignation of the Prime Minister, Thomas Thabane, citing failure to respect rule of law Read more
Friday 25.5.2018 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Lesotho High Court ruling: criminal defamation is unconstitutional
On 21st May 2018, the High Court of Lesotho declared the offense of criminal defamation unconstitutional. Read more
Friday 26.1.2018 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Harassment and intimidation of journalists as political instability continues
Ahead of the 3rd June 2017 general elections in Lesotho, The Southern Times reported a state crackdown on radio stations and threats against journalists. Read more
Friday 31.3.2017 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Lesotho's media restricted during turbulent political times
On 14th February 2017, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) boycotted World Radio Day Commemorations to show solidarity with People’s Choice (PC) and Tšenolo FM private radio stations, both of which had been taken off the air by the government the previous week. Read more
Thursday 19.1.2017 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Uncertainty over US trade deal sees 20,000 protest in Lesotho
In early December an estimated 20,000 workers staged a demonstration to save the Lesotho's African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) status with the United States of America. Read more
Monday 21.11.2016 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Authorities in Lesotho attempt to block social media
In November, it emerged that authorities in Lesotho are attempting to shut down social media platforms. Read more
Thursday 22.9.2016 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Journalist shot as authorities and military attempt to curtail dissent
One journalist was shot and his colleagues harrassed and forced into exile because of stories written about the army. Read more