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Ban condemns killing of former Lesotho military commander

Ban condemns killing of former Lesotho military commander

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras (file photo)

United Nations Secretary-General today condemned the killing of Lt. Gen. Maaparankoe Mahao, former Commander of the Lesotho Defence Force, on 25 June, near Maseru.

“The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to the bereaved family and urges the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice,” said a statement issued by his spokesperson in New York.

Mr. Ban, in his statement, also reiterated the urgent need to move forward with institutional and security reforms as outlined in the Government’s Coalition Agreement for Stability and Reform and recommended by the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

“The Secretary-General reaffirms the continued commitment of the United Nations to support the efforts of the Government and the people of Lesotho to consolidate peace in the Kingdom,” said the UN chief.

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