A Lesotho MP is facing criminal charges after he accused the country's monarch and government of signing over control of Lesotho to its much larger neighbour, South Africa.
The MP, Dr. Tshepo Lipholo, faces charges of "violating the dignity and reputation" of the royal family by declaring himself the chief ruler of the landlocked country.
He reportedly appeared in court on Monday to apply for bail, but this was postponed to a later date this month.
The opposition MP has previously called for parts of South Africa to be declared "Lesotho's territory" and wants them returned to Lesotho's control.
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