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Honduras Accompaniment Project works to accompany the nonviolent social movement in Honduras in the face of the repression begun by the coup.

By tomlSeptember 26, 2009Honduras Accompaniment ProjectNews Flashes

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.

By September 25, 2009Honduras Accompaniment Project, Nicaragua LibreHuman Rights

Another day, Additional detentions

Thursday, September 24, 2009

In brief, here are some of the things we saw and learned throughout the day.

By adminSeptember 25, 2009Honduras Accompaniment ProjectNews Flashes

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.

By September 25, 2009Honduras Accompaniment ProjectNews Flashes

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

By September 24, 2009Honduras Accompaniment Project, Nicaragua LibreNews Flashes

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.

By September 24, 2009Honduras Accompaniment Project, Nicaragua LibreNews Flashes

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.

By September 24, 2009Honduras Accompaniment Project, Nicaragua LibreNews Flashes

Mass at the Embassy, Curfew lifted

Padre Tamayo is celebrating mass in the Brazilian Embassy this morning. The curfew has been lifted.

By September 24, 2009Honduras Accompaniment Project, Nicaragua LibreHuman Rights

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.

By September 23, 2009Honduras Accompaniment Project, Nicaragua Libre

Honduran Delegation Report: Tuesday, September 22

Our delegation in Honduras sent this report regarding yesterday’s events. Please take action by emailing President Obama and Sec. Clinton and demand they denounce the military violence and human rights violatons occuring in Honduras.

Early Tuesday morning police and military forces violently dispersed a peaceful gathering in front of the Brazilian Embassy in Tegucigalpa, where thousands of Hondurans had gathered yesterday to celebrate the appearance of president Manuel Zelaya in the country.

By adminSeptember 23, 2009Honduras Accompaniment Project, Nicaragua LibreNews Flashes

Resistance as well as violent repression continue

Thousands gathered today at the Universidad Pedagógica to renew their resistance. There are still reports of shootings, beatings, torture, and illegal detainment. The president of INFOP was shot in the head and is gravely wounded. Partners report that acoustic devices loud enough to cause damage to the ears are being used outside the Brazilian embassy.