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| Lesotho army 'seizes key buildings' | Lesotho army 'seizes key buildings' |
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| Soldiers in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho have seized the police headquarters in an apparent coup attempt, officials say. | Soldiers in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho have seized the police headquarters in an apparent coup attempt, officials say. |
| Sports Minister Thesele Maseribane told AFP news agency that troops had also surrounded State House, a key government building. | Sports Minister Thesele Maseribane told AFP news agency that troops had also surrounded State House, a key government building. |
| There are reports of gunfire in the capital, Maseru. Radio signals and phone communications have been jammed. | |
| Geographically, Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa on all sides. | Geographically, Lesotho is surrounded by South Africa on all sides. |
| Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has headed a unity government since elections in May 2012. | |
| But Mr Thabane suspended the country's parliament in June, amid feuding in the coalition government. | |
| Since independence from Britain in 1966, Lesotho has undergone several military coups. | |
| Are you in Maseru or elsewhere in Lesotho? You can share your views and experiences by emailing Haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | Are you in Maseru or elsewhere in Lesotho? You can share your views and experiences by emailing Haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk |