Africa-Press – Lesotho. Lesotho through the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services has sent six (6) law enforcement officers to South Sudan to contribute to reconciliation and peace in the local community.
The caretakers left on Sunday and the Ministry said they would spend the year in the country. The Deputy Commissioner for the Ministry, Mr. Matingoe Phamotse, explained that Lesotho has failed to help countries in war-torn countries because of their alliance with the United Nations.
Phamotse explained that they had been in an agreement with the UN for six years. He described Lesotho’s contribution to peace in countries including Liberia.
These law enforcers are expected to work in prison conditions. “It is truly an honor for the country to be entrusted with the task of helping to bring reconciliation to African countries. The officers were appointed from different districts, not only to represent their districts but the entire Basotho community, ”said Phamotse.
The Commissioner for Correctional Services, Honorable Thabang Mothepu, said they had met with the UN in Uganda and had reached an agreement for Lesotho to increase the number of missionaries from two to nine.
Lesotho has reached an agreement because it promotes peace and respect. “These officials are expected to ensure that human rights are not violated and that they are respected.
He also explained that these officers were discriminated against on the basis of their social relations, and that they had a criminal record, were able to drive vehicles and had respect for others, ”said Mothepu.
. Mothepu went on to say that the UN has made sure that the nominees are prepared to work and analyze the challenges it causes.
He appealed to the officers to devote themselves to their duties and to remember that as a department of justice and correction of prisoners they listen more than speak.
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Hon. Mokhele Moletsane, said that even though Lesotho is on the brink of instability due to political unrest and the drought, it is not so bad.
“In it, law enforcement officials speak to the countries concerned about access to intensive training while paying attention to budget estimates and not the specific ones. I expect the worst in my body and mind to be able to function effectively, ”said Moletsane.
Moletsane thanked the staff for the selection of staff based on gender equality, and instructed staff to learn from other disciplines in order to bring that knowledge to the inmate development departments in the districts.
He urged them to take care of themselves and return safely. He also said that the government expects that the work that the officials want to do will bring in organizations that will have relations with Lesotho.