Basutoland
Britishnoun
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His motion, which was previously debated in Lesotho's parliament, is based on a 1962 United Nations resolution that recognised the right to self-determination and independence for the people of Basutoland.
From BBC
Mr Lipholo's motion is based on a 1962 United Nations resolution that recognised the right to self-determination and independence for the people of Basutoland - as Lesotho was then called.
From BBC
Formerly known as Basutoland, it won its independence from the U.K. in 1966.
"The Lesotho Congress for Democracy, the Lesotho People's Congress and the Basutoland Congress Party have all agreed to be on our team," said Mosisili, adding that he was confident that the coalition would last.
From US News
Mr Mosisili survived an assassination attempt that killed one of his sons in 2009, a year after he formed the Lesotho Congress for Democracy, itself a splinter of the Basutoland Congress Party.
From BBC
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