Armistice Day in Lesotho

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Germany's ambassador to Lesotho pays homage to perished soldiers during the World War at Maseru during the Armistice Day on 14 November 2010. Photo:Hlompho Letsielo

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Dignitaries gather at the Makoanyane National Park to honor World War Soldiers in Lesotho on 14 November 2010.

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Ambassador of China to Lesotho Professor Gao Deyi honors perished soldiers during the World War at Maseru during the Armistice Day in Lesotho Photo: Hlompho Letsielo

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Dignitaries gather at the Makoanyane National Park to honour soldiers killed in the two World Wars. Maseru, Lesotho. 14/11/2010

Armistice Day, the former annual celebration of the armistice that ended World War I on 11 November, 1918. In 1954 it was incorporated into the observance of Veterans Day. In Lesotho it was celebrated on the 14 November 2010 with the presence of His Majesty King Letsie III, Her Majesty Queen 'Masenate, Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili and honourable ambassadors of different countries in Lesotho and the representatives of the United Nations in Lesotho.