Honduras
Releases Zelaya's Imprisoned Followers
Tegucigalpa -- Eighteen followers of ousted
Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, who had
been imprisoned for making riots in the
capital, were released on Friday.
A total of 24 Zelaya's supporters were
accused of rebellion, robbery, arson and
damages to private property during the Aug.
12 protest.
The six people who remain in custody face
some extra indictment concerning
jeopardizing national security and will face
a 60-day hearing in court.
The riot happened when Zelaya's followers
organized to reject the post-coup government
led by Roberto Micheletti and demand
Zelaya's immediate restoration to
presidency.
Police chief, Danilo Orellana said that the
trial had not finished and that they would
present more evidence to make sure those who
were responsible for the crimes would be
punished.
"We have proofs, we will present them, we
will continue working because that is the
reason of living in democracy," Orellana
said.
The protests in Honduras have not stopped
since Zelaya was ousted on June 28. |
