Lesotho’s King Reimposes a State of Emergency
Associated Press
MASERU, Lesotho —
King Moshoeshoe II on Friday reimposed a state of emergency that was struck down by Lesotho’s Supreme Court two weeks ago.
The state of emergency, first declared Feb. 15 to combat what was described as a politically inspired crime wave, will remain in force for six months.
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