...impunity, corruption
and violence that have contributed to Honduras being designated the most
violent country in the world by the United Nations. Since the coup
there have been hundreds of murders thought to be politically motivated.
This includes 70 members of the GBLT community; at least 50 campesinos;
many well known trade unionists; teachers; indigenous activists; and
LIBRE members. In addition more than 20 journalists have been
assassinated.
Just this year at least 14 people from these groups have been murdered. The Honduran government has not carried out serious investigations of the crimes. Despite all this and in spite of 3 Congressional letters calling for an end to US military/security aid to Honduras because of the human rights emergency; in May, the U.S. authorized an additional 50 million dollars of security aid for 2012. Click for moree
Just this year at least 14 people from these groups have been murdered. The Honduran government has not carried out serious investigations of the crimes. Despite all this and in spite of 3 Congressional letters calling for an end to US military/security aid to Honduras because of the human rights emergency; in May, the U.S. authorized an additional 50 million dollars of security aid for 2012. Click for moree
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