For Immediate Release 29th of June
Support Democracy in Honduras!
Reject the Coup!
Socialist Alliance has called on the Australian Government to not recognise the coup government of Honduras, which installed itself after a military coup d'état on Sunday June 28. As part of the call, the Socialist Alliance and supporters of democracy in Honduras, will be holding an action outside Duncan Kerr's office 5pm on Monday 29th of June.
"It is quite clear that what is happening in Honduras is an undemocratic coup. The military kidnapped the democratic elected president Manuel Zelaya and has reportedly been flown to Costa Rica.
This has been justified by the Military, because a non-binding vote was to occur asking the people of Honduras whether or not a majority of Hondurans desire to eventually enter into a process to modify their constitution. This is an outrageous assault on the democratic rights of the Honduran people" said Linda Seaborn, Socialist Alliance's spokesperson on Latin American Affairs.
The coup d'état has received immediate condemnation throughout the world. The Organisation of American States said it would not recognize any government but that of ousted President Manuel Zelaya. It also called for the 'immediate, safe and unconditional return' of Zelaya to his office. It described the coup as 'an unconstitutional alteration of the democratic order'.
"We absolutely believe the Rudd Government must follow the lead of the OAS and immediately condemn the coup and call for the restoration of Zelaya. Any other call would be anti-democratic and will help sentence the people of Honduras to a military dictatorship.
Massive protests have been held in Honduras in support of Zelaya. The Socialist Alliance stands with the people of Honduras, in their struggle to return President Zelaya and we believe the Rudd Government must too" Seaborn continued.
Support Democracy in Honduras!
Reject the Coup!
Action outside Duncan Kerr's office Australian Government Centre 188 Collins Street Hobart
Monday 29th of June
x5 PM
Media Contact:
Linda Seaborn 0409 421 738
Pictures taken by Linda Seaborn
