Amnesty urges Lesotho probe into journalist abduction
Amnesty International is demanding a comprehensive investigation into the abduction and assault of journalist Kananelo Boloetse, who was reportedly kidnapped, interrogated, and left injured 24km from his home. New reporting suggests prior surveillance of his residence, highlighting systemic risks to media professionals in Lesotho and prompting calls for urgent protection of human rights defenders.
New details from GN geopolitics/rights (en-US) reveal that local media reports indicate a silver Toyota Starlet was surveilling Kananelo Boloetse’s residence in the hours preceding his September 5 abduction. The outlet also notes that the journalist, a former chair of MISA Lesotho, has been targeted amidst broader concerns regarding state accountability for security sector abuses.
Source: GN geopolitics/rights (en-US)Amnesty International has called for a thorough investigation into the reported abduction and assault of Lesotho-based journalist Kananelo Boloetse, citing concerns over the safety of media professionals in the region.
Source: GN geopolitics/rights (en-US)
