Monday, July 13, 2009

Honduras: Curfew lifted

The interim government in Honduras says it has lifted the curfew that had been in place since the June 28 coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya.

The official statement, broadcast on radio and television, said the curfew was lifted across the country Sunday. It said the curfew had helped restore calm.

The caretaker government in Honduras has accused Mr. Zelaya of illegally trying to change the constitution in order to extend his term. The issue has deeply divided the country, and supporters of both sides have held competing demonstrations. A teenage protester was killed last week.
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