The Government of Lesotho has been under heavy criticism for shutting down a private radio station that is seen to be anti-government.

But the government has defended its decision citing the current security volatility as the sole purpose of its drastic action on Moafrika FM.

Pictures of the chief editor of Moafrika FM, Candy Ramainoane, being wrestled to the ground began circulating on social media recently.

Ramainoane had attended a case in which his station had been temporarily shut down by government for broadcasting “inciting statements”.