29 June 2009, FoEI Statement on Honduras
Friends of the Earth International condemns the illegal expulsion of the Honduran President and expresses its solidarity with Friends of the Earth Honduras and all the forces struggling for democracy in the country.
Friends of the Earth International is deeply worried about the current situation in the republic of Honduras and expresses its unreserved condemnation for the illegal detention and expulsion of the constitutional president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya by the armed forces.
Friends of the Earth International demands the restoration of the Honduran president and the unconditional respect for democracy.
Friends of the Earth International expresses its solidarity with Friends of the Earth Honduras / Movimiento Madre Tierra and all the forces struggling for democracy in Honduras.
The entire international community must demand the return of the democratically elected president.
Friends of the Earth International invites citizens worldwide to protest and send letters to the embassies of Honduras worldwide, demanding the restoration of the elected Honduran president and the unconditional respect for democracy. The will of the Honduran people must be respected at all times.
More information
- Watch an interview with Dr Juan Almendares, Director of Friends of the Earth Honduras.
- Read the statement from Friends of the Earth Latin America and Caribbean
- Read the statement from Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific
take action
Please write to your nearest Honduran embassy and demand the restoration of the elected President and the unconditional respect for democracy.
