The topic of Lesotho’s quest to regain its conquered territory evokes strong emotions and demands thoughtful consideration. The reclamation of this land by Lesotho’s Parliament pursuant to the United Nations (UN) Resolution 1817 (XVII) passed on December 18, 1962, is a matter that requires a thorough analysis and deep reflection. A closer examination of the UN Resolution 1817 (XVII) reveals that the UN specifically urged the United Kingdom (UK), which held colonial authority over Lesotho at the time, to take immediate steps to return all land that had been taken from Basotho regardless of the justifications given for such action.
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