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Section 99 is clear that no one has power to withdraw or sue for criminal charges except the DPP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\">Lesotho<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. The Basotho Action Party (BAP) leader Professor Nqosa Mahao told a press today the party is going to challenge The National Peace and Unity Bill of 2021 if it ever sails through parliament and they will gladly collaborate with whoever is willing to challenge the Bill with them. 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