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MP charged for accusing Lesotho king of signing over country to South Africa

Accused of violating cybercrime laws, the MP has been charged with defamation and conspiracy to commit defamation in relation to the matter.

The case has attracted attention from the public and the opposition, who have criticized the government for its handling of the matter.

The MP, who is also the leader of the opposition, has denied the allegations and has called the charges politically motivated. He is being represented by a high-profile attorney who has experience with political cases.

A date for the trial has not yet been set, but it is expected to be held early next year.

In a statement, the attorney said:

"The charges against my client are completely baseless and we will prove this at the trial. The MP has every intention of clearing his name and we are confident that the truth will prevail."

A former attorney general, who is now in the opposition, has spoken out in support of the MP, saying that the charges are a violation of his freedom of expression.

In a statement, the former attorney general said:

"This is a clear attempt by the government to silence criticism and opposition. We will not be silenced and we will continue to fight for the truth."

The case has also been criticized by a prominent human rights organization, which has called for the charges to be dropped.

A spokesperson for the organization said:

"This case is a clear example of the government's increasing intolerance of criticism and opposition. We call on the government to drop the charges against the MP and to respect the freedom of expression."

This article will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

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