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.

The country has been witnessing the loss of lives at the hands of Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) members who allegedly torture civilians suspected of owning illegal firearms.

Just this past week, the LDF issued a statement confirming that it had killed two civilians during the army’s “Operation Hard Fist” in Khokhoba, Berea. The…