Photos of Honduras under Curfew
The legitimate government of Honduras remains under siege in the Brazilian Embassy. Photos from inside, courtesy of the New York Times.
Human Rights Organization condemns Honduran Military use of chemical agents in Brazilian Embassy
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) strongly condemns the operation by agents of the Honduran de facto regime in the area of the Brazil Embassy in Tegucigalpa. According to the information received, security forces of the de facto regime surrounded the Brazilian Embassy and threw unidentified toxic gases, causing intoxications, bleeding, vomiting and dizziness to the persons inside the diplomatic building.
Chemical War Against the Brazilian Embassy
Honduras News Network, Tegucigalpa , Friday, Sept. 25, 2009; 10:20 a.m.
The repressive police of the de facto regime over which presides Roberto Michellti is spraying chemicals into the interior of the Brazilian embassy where the Constitutional President, Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales and hundreds of his sympathizers are staying.
Another day, Additional detentions
Thursday, September 24, 2009
In brief, here are some of the things we saw and learned throughout the day.
Myths and facts about the constitutionality of Zelaya's expulsion
Grassroots International has a good article with Myths and Facts about the coup in Honduras.
IMF Recognizes Zelaya as Head of State
The IMF said Thursday it would still recognize Zelaya as head of state of Honduras . . . which would prevent the de facto leaders from access to loans. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090925/wl_afp/honduraspoliticscoup
March in Tegucigalpa Today
There is a “white march” planned for today in Tegucigalpa. Reports are that military infiltrators who are experts in assault and assasination are in the march with the intent of killing Zelaya. Our delegation will try to “observe” this march.
An Act of War?
Brazil has announced that if the coup regime does not stop the sound terrorism (detonation of loud booms that provoke hysteria) and lift the military cordon they will consider it an act of war.
Mass at the Embassy, Curfew lifted
Padre Tamayo is celebrating mass in the Brazilian Embassy this morning. The curfew has been lifted.
Tension in Tegucigalpa
Report from Quixote Center Accompaniment Delegation September 21-23
Political Persecutions And Detention * Excessive Use Of Force By Police And Military * State Of Emergency: People Lacking Food And Water After 42 Hour Curfew * Police State
By Patty Adams
Democratically-elected Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, deposed by a military coup on June 28, returned clandestinely to Tegucigalpa, appearing at the Brazilian Embassy around mid-day on Monday, September 21. As word of his arrival spread, thousands of Hondurans who’ve been calling for his return began to assemble outside the Embassy to celebrate, catch a glimpse, and show their support.