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The conclusion of an agreement by political parties in Lesotho after lengthy negotiations paves the way for the peaceful holding of elections scheduled for 2012.
The Southern African Development Community concluded its mediation efforts in Lesotho in April following more than two years of talks aimed at finding a lasting solution to the political challenges in the country.
Post-electoral dissatisfaction emerged in Lesotho after the 2007 elections as the opposition party refused to accept the results, plunging the country into a crisis.
This resulted in a negotiating team comprising the Heads of Churches in Lesotho and the SADC Troika facilitators being put in place by southern African leaders to address the situation. Read more.
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