Security Alert: Nation-wide Curfew in Lesotho (May 16 – May 26, 2023)
Location: Lesotho
Event: The Chief of Police announced an indefinite curfew will be imposed in Lesotho from 10:00 P.M. to 4:00 A.M. daily and will be enforced by security personnel throughout the country. This comes after a period of increased violent attacks, to include an attack by gunmen targeting a prominent media personality on Sunday May 14.
Actions to Take:
- Abide by the curfew.
- Monitor local media for updates.
Update: The Chief of Police has announced that the curfew which was imposed on May 16 has been revoked as of May 26.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Maseru
254 Kingsway Avenue
Maseru, Lesotho
Phone: +266-2231-2666
Email: USConsularMaseru@state.gov
Website: https://ls.usembassy.gov
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