by Institute for Global Dialogue
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“Immediate Southern African Development Community (SADC) intervention was required in the Kingdom of Lesotho following the escalating tensions and the subsequent deterioration of political and security situation in August 2014,” said Minister in the Presidency for Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe.
Speaking at the post-Cabinet briefing in Cape Town, he said the deployment of the 140 SAPS members commenced on 2 September and was expected to end on November 30.
He said this period could be extended if required.
Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sa-deploys-police-lesotho