(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The US indicated that it remains deeply concerned with "uncertainty over the political process and the state of the public security in Lesothoآ's capital Maseri," according to a statement from State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki.
Psaki called on the countryآ's government to, "respect democratic processes in line with the Lesotho Constitution and the rule of law." She reiterated, "Multiparty democracy is important to inclusive political development and economic progress in Lesotho, and any threat to that model would be a setback not only for the nation, but also for democracy in the region." The US embassy in Maseru has conducted services and issued an emergency message to non-employed family members of the US Mission and told them to leave due to concerns over a possible deterioration of the security situation in Lesotho." The US embassy in Lesotho will be open September 2 to 3 for "emergency American Citizens Services only, and that citizens should be aware the Embassy may be forced to suspend operations without advance notice if the security situation deteriorates further." On Saturday, the US had indicated its initial concern over clashes in the country between security forces in the country resulting in Prime Minister Thomas Thaband fleeing to South Africa.
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