Lesotho: Police Block Protest By Textile Workers in Lesotho

Unions accuse police of acting unlawfully by denying permission for a protest march against job losses

• Lesotho trade unions have accused the police of unlawfully denying them the right to protest.
• The unions had planned to march on Friday and petition the prime minister over the job losses in the textile sector.
• Permission for the march was denied by police, citing various administrative requirements not being met.
• The unions have appealed to the police minister and threatened court action,…