Lesotho
22 April 2009
Pretoria: Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC) and
South African President Kgalema Motlanthe today, Wednesday, 22 April 2009,
unequivocally condemned the attempted assassination of the Prime Minister of
Lesotho Pakalitha Mosisili at his home in Maseru earlier today.
President Motlanthe, on behalf of SADC and in his own name said, "SADC
condemns without equivocation the attempted assassination of the democratically
elected Prime Minister of Lesotho Pakalitha Mosisili. It is the firm view of
the region that no cause can ever justify such heinous acts."
In the same breath President Motlanthe reiterated, "SADC condemns any
attempt at unconstitutional transfer of power. Such acts have no place in our
region."
"I commend the South African security forces who successfully apprehended
two of the perpetrators of this act and express the hope that no stone will be
left unturned in ensuring that all those implicated face the full might of the
law," concluded President Motlanthe.
Enquiries:
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Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
22 April 2009
