Lesotho Army Admits Teenagers Were Sexually Harassed

Opposition MP says there are more cases and calls for independent inquiry

• The Lesotho Defence Force has admitted to two incidents of sexual harassment involving girls at its Mafeteng boot camp.
• The abuse occurred during medical transfers in a military ambulance by a soldier assigned as a caregiver.
• The army commander says the soldier has been detained and will be dismissed.
• The head of an opposition party says other girls have contacted him, saying they have been raped. He has called for an…