Lesotho: Basotho Want Reconciliation, but Few Support Amnesty for Those Guilty of Political Crimes, Afrobarometer Survey Shows

Key findings

• More than eight in 10 Basotho (81%) say that people found guilty of political crimes or human-rights violations should be held accountable. Only 18% favour granting them amnesty to allow the country to move forward (Figure 1).
• Support for accountability is strong across key demographic groups, though below average among older citizens (74%) and those with no formal education (76%) (Figure 2).
• More than seven in 10 citizens (72%) support the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation…