South African intervention in Lesotho
September 22, 1998 · Lesotho
South African and Botswanan troops entered Lesotho after election disputes and an army mutiny. They met armed resistance, and parts of Maseru were looted and burned.
Government of Lesotho
Strength and losses
- Strength
- 1,820
South Africa Strength 600 · Killed 11 · Wounded 17