Wendy Avila, 24, is killed by police through exposure to toxic gases in Brazilian Embassy
University student Wendy Avila, 24, died of an asthma attack as a result of exposure to toxic gases thrown by the police in the Brazilian Embassy.
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US dissents from general OAS opinion, lays blame for coup government's violence on Zelaya
The US accused the deposed President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya of aggravating the institutional crisis in his country by returning.
This statement contrasted sharply with the majority of the members of the Permanent Council of American States, who condemned the recent violence of the coup government against the nationwide protests.
“The return was irresponsible,” said Lewis Amselem, the US’s acting representative to the OAS, “Zelaya and those that facilitated his return are responsible for the subsequent actions.”
Fr. Ismael Moreno, S.J., Director of Radio Progreso recieves death threats
Jesuit Father Ismael Moreno, S.J., director of Radio Progreso in El Progreso, Honduras has received several death threats in the past days. Fr. Ismael is a close friend of the Dominican Community and a well known Catholic leader in Honduras. More info in Spanish.
Coup Regime takes Channel 36 and Radio Globo off the air
On Monday morning, September 28th the Honduran military seized the installations of Radio Globo and Canal 36. News transmission has been suspended after the defacto regime published a decree eliminating constitutional rights to freedom of expression, movement and assembly. Today is the 3 month anniversary of the coup and massive protests are planned.
What some reporters don't get about Brazil and the Honduras Crisis
It seems that the major news media sources are missing the point about the coup in Honduras. The reason why Brazil and others must force out the coup government is not only for the Honduran people, but because of the historical precedent that it sets. Read more in an article by Narco News.
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.
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.