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Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

The African Union has expressed concern over the political crisis in Lesotho in the wake of a military insurrection which forced Prime Minister Tom Thabane to flee the mountain kingdom.
In a statement yesterday, AU chair Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said while her organisation was following with deep concern the deteriorating situation in the country, it would also emphasise its strong rejection of an unconstitutional change of government.

The AU boss urged the various parties in Lesotho to resolve their political differences through peaceful means and within the framework of the country’s constitution to preserve democracy and the rule of law.

Meanwhile Thabane who escaped to South Africa for fear of his life after soldiers went in search of him in Maseru is believed to be at a safe house under South African protection in a small border town called Ladybrand in the Free State province.

Residents in the town said there was increased presence of security in the area.
Thabane was said to have been rescued by South African forces as mutinous soldiers closed in on him. — APA.