28/06/2009
Honduras: UK condemns the expulsion of President Zelaya

Foreign Office Minister Chris Bryant condemned the expulsion of President Zelaya of Honduras and called for the restoration of democratic, constitutional government in the region. He said: 'The UK condemns the expulsion of President Zelaya and calls for the restoration of democratic, constitutional government in Honduras.

We support the Organisation of American States' call supporting the rule of law and are deeply concerned about the deployment of military personnel onto the streets of Tegucigalpa. We advise British nationals in Honduras to stay at home, away from places of public protest, and to keep abreast of the situation by monitoring local media and the FCO travel advice. British nationals can also contact any one of the three British Honorary consuls in Honduras.'