MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Dr Tshepo Lipholo, an opposition Member of Parliament in Lesotho, has been charged for allegedly accusing the country's King of signing over Lesotho to South Africa. The charges stem from a statement made by Lipholo, where he claimed that the King had signed an agreement handing over Lesotho's sovereignty to its neighboring country. The MP is currently in police custody and has not yet applied for bail. The case has sparked a political controversy, with Lipholo's supporters asserting that his arrest is an attempt to silence dissent and criticism of the government's actions. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions and political dynamics within Lesotho, where the relationship between the government and the monarchy has been a subject of debate and scrutiny. The charges against Lipholo raise concerns about the protection of free speech and the ability of elected officials to voice their concerns without fear of retaliation.