On 5 September, Kananelo Boloetse, a journalist and human rights defender, was abducted from his home in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, questioned about his journalistic and human rights work and then attacked and threatened with death. He was abandoned, seriously injured, 24 kilometres away. Lesotho authorities must urgently ensure the safety of Kananelo Boloetse, conduct a thorough, independent and impartial investigation as soon as possible,…
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On 5 September, Kananelo Boloetse, a journalist and human rights defender, was abducted from his home in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, questioned about his journalistic and human rights work and then attacked and threatened with death. He was abandoned, seriously injured, 24 kilometres away. Lesotho authorities must urgently ensure the safety of Kananelo Boloetse, conduct a thorough, independent and impartial investigation as soon as possible,…