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September 16, 2009

Hondurans Mark Independence Day with Opposing Rallies
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In Honduras, opposing sides of the coup that overthrew President Manuel
Zelaya took to the streets Tuesday as Hondurans marked their national
independence day. Speaking to supporters, the head of the coup
government, Roberto Micheletti, said only a foreign invasion could bring
Zelaya’s return to Honduras. Meanwhile, thousands of Zelaya supporters
held a rally for the restoration of democratic government.

Protester: “We want the return of democracy in Honduras and want the
President to return to our country. He was taken out by force, and we
Hondurans elected him, and it’s not fair what [Micheletti] has done,
taking him out by force.”



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