UN Concerned about Honduras Unrest
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UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, voiced
his concern over political unrest in
Honduras, and urged conflicting parties to
restrain over an upcoming constitutional
referendum.
According to the UN chief, Honduran leaders
must act in total respect for legality and
democratic institutions and achieve
consensus through a peaceful dialogue.
The message adds that, due to the
inexactness of reports from that Central
American nation the UN does not foresee
being observers in the popular consultations
planned for this weekend.
UN General Assembly president, Miguel D
Escoto strongly condemned the attempted coup
against Honduran president, Manuel Zelaya.
The condemnation of Nicaraguañs former
foreign minister took place after Honduras
ambassador to the UN, Jorge Arturo Reina,
informed him of the serious threat to state
rights in his nation.
D Escoto and Ban called on all parts
involved to solve differences through a
peaceful dialogue and respect constitutional
order.
Honduras President Manuel Zelaya wants to
hold a referendum on Sunday to ask Hondurans
if they approve of holding a vote on
constitutional change in tandem with general
elections in November -- a move that has
been ruled illegal by the country's top
court.
The Honduran Supreme Court meanwhile
unanimously voted Thursday to reinstate the
country's military chief, a day after Zelaya
sacked General Romeo Vasquez. |
