Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09MASERU73
2009-03-30 09:41:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Maseru
Cable title:
LESOTHO CONDEMNS MADAGASCAR'S CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT
how-toP 300941Z MAR 09 FM AMEMBASSY MASERU TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4064 INFO SADC COLLECTIVE AMEMBASSY MASERU
UNCLAS MASERU 000073
DEPT FOR AF/E AND AF/S
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KDEM MA LT
SUBJECT: LESOTHO CONDEMNS MADAGASCAR'S CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT
REF: STATE 029453
UNCLAS MASERU 000073
DEPT FOR AF/E AND AF/S
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KDEM MA LT
SUBJECT: LESOTHO CONDEMNS MADAGASCAR'S CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT
REF: STATE 029453
1. On March 27, Ambassador Nolan delivered reftel's talking
points to the MFA's Deputy Principal Secretary Likhela, who
stated that the GOL shared the USG's concerns and strongly
condemned the undemocratic transition of government in
Madagascar. He was confident that Lesotho would continue to
push this position in SADC's meeting to review events in
Madagascar, which will be attended by Foreign Minister Tsekoa.
Separately, DCM delivered reftel's talking points to Itumeleng
Rafutho-Labuchagne, director of the MFA's Americas office, who
reiterated the same GOL position.
2. The MFA also sent over a press release issued March 18,
which had not been covered by the local press. In this
document, the GOL "condemns strongly the unconstitutional change
in government" in Madagascar, noting that President Ravalomanana
"resigned under pressure from the civilian opposition and the
army" and mentioning a resurgence in coups throughout Africa. A
copy of this press release will be forwarded by email to AF/S
and AF/E.
POWER
DEPT FOR AF/E AND AF/S
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KDEM MA LT
SUBJECT: LESOTHO CONDEMNS MADAGASCAR'S CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT
REF: STATE 029453
1. On March 27, Ambassador Nolan delivered reftel's talking
points to the MFA's Deputy Principal Secretary Likhela, who
stated that the GOL shared the USG's concerns and strongly
condemned the undemocratic transition of government in
Madagascar. He was confident that Lesotho would continue to
push this position in SADC's meeting to review events in
Madagascar, which will be attended by Foreign Minister Tsekoa.
Separately, DCM delivered reftel's talking points to Itumeleng
Rafutho-Labuchagne, director of the MFA's Americas office, who
reiterated the same GOL position.
2. The MFA also sent over a press release issued March 18,
which had not been covered by the local press. In this
document, the GOL "condemns strongly the unconstitutional change
in government" in Madagascar, noting that President Ravalomanana
"resigned under pressure from the civilian opposition and the
army" and mentioning a resurgence in coups throughout Africa. A
copy of this press release will be forwarded by email to AF/S
and AF/E.
POWER