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Lesotho’s PM Thomas Thabane seeks immunity over murder of ex-wife

Lawyers for Lesotho’s prime minister have told a court that he cannot be charged over the murder of his estranged wife because his position makes him immune from prosecution.

PM Thomas Thabane’s then-wife, Lipolelo Thabane, was shot dead in 2017. The case has now been referred to the High Court.

His current wife has already been charged with the murder.

Mr Thabane would be the first African leader to be charged with domestic murder while in office.

The case has shocked many in the small landlocked kingdom which is entirely surrounded by South Africa. In Monday’s hearing, defence lawyer Qhalehang Letsika said: “My client cannot be prosecuted while in office but he is not above the law.”

The presiding magistrate referred the case to the High Court, which will be sitting as the Constitutional Court when it hears the case with a panel of at least three judges.

Source:Fiilafmonline/CitiNews

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